The Katsina State Scholarship Board has announced the approval of more than N372 million bursary allowances by Governor Dikko Radda for 24,452 continuing students.

The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Aminu Salisu-Tsauri, announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Tuesday.

According to the secretary , the approval represents not only the governor’s unwavering passion for human capital development but also his steadfast belief that education remains the bedrock of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.

He also explained, “Since the inception of this administration, the government has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to students’ welfare, with bursary disbursements.

“The government had disbursed more than ₦637.9million to 47,935 students (2020/2021 fresh and 2021/2022 continuing students, while ₦544.2 million was also disbursed to 37,802 students (2021/2022 fresh and 2022/2023 continuing.

“The Governor Radda led administration has also disbursed more than ₦744.1 million to 50,438 students for the 2022/2023 fresh, and 2023/2024 continuing.

“In addition, students are joyfully informed that approvals will soon be granted for the 2024/2025 local scholarships for 12,609 fresh students, as well as the prestigious award of academic excellence and also special scholarships for Students with special needs.”