Buni Approves Law School Scholarships for 148 Indigent Yobe Students

Buni Approves Law School Scholarships for 148 Indigent Yobe Students

Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved immediate scholarships for 148 indigent students from Yobe State to study at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos campus, for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval, aimed at easing the financial burden on the beneficiaries, was disclosed in Damaturu during the disbursement of funds to the selected students drawn from the 17 local government areas of the state.

The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Bello Kawuwa, said the decision followed a joint meeting of the Yobe State Scholarships Board and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

Kawuwa explained that the administration remains committed to expanding access to quality education, particularly for students pursuing professional careers.

“The approval was granted during a joint session of the Scholarships Board and the Ministry. This intervention is to ensure that our students proceed to the Law School without financial constraints,” he said.

He added that the state government would continue to prioritise education service delivery by supporting Yobe indigenes in higher institutions across the country.

“The Buni administration is determined to invest in our human capital. We will continue to support every qualified student from the state in their academic pursuit,” Kawuwa stated.

The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to remain focused and disciplined throughout their programme at the Law School, noting that the gesture reflects the government’s broader commitment to strengthening education, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) development.

He emphasised that the students’ success would justify the state’s sustained investments in education and professional training.