…as Zulum offers 150 Al-majiris working tools
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Tuesday presented tuition fees and laptops to Yobe State Law graduates who gained admission into the Nigerian Law School.
This was contained in a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Governor Mai Mala Buni, which made available to newsmen in Damaturu on Tuesday.
Buni said 127 graduates applied for sponsorship and each was awarded N475,000 tuition fee with a laptop computer to facilitate their studies.
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Similarly, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has presented working tools to 150 almajirai students trained in vocational skills by his administration.
The training covered a variety of trades, including electrical installation and repair work, solar installation and repair work, leatherwork, welding, carpentry and building construction.
The initiative also included cash support to enable beneficiaries to start their trades and contribute to the society’s development.
It seeks to enhance individual capabilities, uplift communities and provide almajirai with sustainable pathways to economic independence.
Delivering his address, Governor Zulum emphasised that his administration would continue to foster opportunities for the almajiri learners to secure a brighter future.
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“By attending this training programme, you have taken a crucial step towards securing your future; equipped with new skills, you now have the power to transform your dreams into
reality.
“As the Governor of Borno State, I assure you that our Government remains fully committed to supporting the Sangaya Islamic education. We will continue investing in Sangaya educational resources to ensure every learner can access quality teaching and learning essentials,” he stated.
