Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved the release of ₦677,572,815 for the payment of bursary allowances, academic excellence awards, and special needs scholarships to Katsina students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
With this latest approval, the State’s total investment in student support has now reached ₦2.6 billion, directly benefiting tens of thousands of students and reaffirming Katsina’s leadership in promoting educational development across Northern Nigeria.
Out of the approved amount, ₦283,521,639 will be distributed as bursary allowances to newly admitted Katsina students enrolled in tertiary institutions nationwide.
A further ₦15 million has been allocated for the Katsina State Government Award of Academic Excellence, which honours graduates who achieve First-Class Honours in their respective fields.
In addition, ₦7 million has been set aside for the Annual Special Scholarship Programme designed to support students with special needs.
This latest disbursement follows an earlier release of ₦372,051,176 in September 2024 for continuing students, bringing the total payment for the 2024/2025 academic session to ₦677,572,815.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Ibrahim Mohammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the approval reflects Radda’s belief in education as a key driver of empowerment, growth, and social inclusion. It aligns with his Building Your Future agenda, which places human capital development at the centre of governance.
Mohammed noted that since assuming office, Governor Radda has made education a top priority through sustained investments in scholarship and bursary programmes. Previous disbursements include ₦637,924,516 for 47,935 students (2020/2021 fresh and 2021/2022 continuing), ₦544,207,748 for 37,802 students (2021/2022 fresh and 2022/2023 continuing), ₦744,102,352 for 50,438 students (2022/2023 fresh and 2023/2024 continuing), and ₦372,051,176 for 2024/2025 continuing students.
The Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Scholarship Board, Aminu Tsauri, described the governor’s approval as a landmark decision that demonstrates his unwavering commitment to human capital development.
“His Excellency has once again shown that he views education not as an expense but as a long-term investment in the future of Katsina State,” Tsauri said. “This gesture brings renewed hope to thousands of students, especially those from low-income families who rely on government assistance to fulfil their academic ambitions. The Governor’s vision continues to promote excellence, inclusion, and opportunity.”
Tsauri commended Governor Radda for making education the cornerstone of his administration, stating that the initiative is about “vision and purpose, not just figures.”
“The Governor has shown that young people are at the heart of Katsina’s transformation. He has given them confidence that hard work and merit will always be rewarded,” he added.
He also praised the Governing Members of the Scholarship Board for their transparency and professionalism, assuring that every kobo of the approved funds would be used judiciously for deserving students.
Award letters will be distributed to beneficiaries in their respective institutions from Tuesday, 28th October 2025. Newly admitted Katsina students currently enrolled in the Nigerian Law School are to report to the Scholarship Board Headquarters between Monday, 27th and Thursday, 30th October 2025 for documentation and further processing.
Beyond local bursaries, the Radda administration has expanded its educational vision globally. Dozens of Katsina students from all 34 local government areas are currently studying under the State’s foreign scholarship programme in specialised fields such as Artificial Intelligence at Xi’an Shiyou University, China; Bioengineering at Xuzhou University of Technology, China; and Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Nahda University, Beni Suef, Egypt.
These international scholarships highlight Governor Radda’s determination to equip Katsina youth with the knowledge and skills needed to drive innovation, healthcare development, and economic progress both at home and abroad.
Through these continuous educational interventions, the Radda administration is laying a solid foundation for excellence and ensuring that every Katsina child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive — regardless of background or circumstance.