BARAU AWARDS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 85 STUDENTS IN KANO
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Barau Foundation on Monday presented admission letters to the first batch of 85 beneficiaries selected for postgraduate studies at Bayero University, Kano.
The admission letters were presented by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who represents Kano North Senatorial District, during a ceremony at the Amani Event Centre in Kano metropolis.
The beneficiaries, who received scholarships from the foundation, are expected to study various postgraduate programmes, including Mathematics, Climate Change Management, Cyber Security, Applied Geophysics, Information Technology, Natural Resource and Climate Management, Physical Electronics, Software Engineering and Computer Science, among others.
Speaking at the event, Barau pledged to sustain his scholarship initiatives by supporting qualified and eligible students to pursue courses of their choice in reputable universities across Nigeria and beyond.
He said his commitment was driven by the need to empower young people, particularly those from Kano North, through education and equip them to contribute meaningfully to society.
“I will continue to struggle to ensure that youth, especially in Kano North, are empowered through education to enable them to become useful members of society.
“The number one driver of economic development is human capital development. If you build the youth, you build the nation,” he said.
The deputy Senate president also disclosed that the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, would introduce Artificial Intelligence and Robotics programmes in the next academic session.
He said he would facilitate the development, describing education as a critical sector that deserved priority attention.
“The Federal University of Science and Technology Kabo will commence Artificial Intelligence and Robotics courses next academic session. I will facilitate it by the grace of God. There is nothing as important as education. That is why we are giving priority to the sector,” Barau added.
He also donated computers to each of the 85 beneficiaries and urged them to remain focused on their studies to achieve their academic and career aspirations.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the senator on Education, Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, disclosed that Barau had facilitated direct employment for more than 10,000 youths across the senatorial district.
He encouraged the scholarship recipients to maximise the opportunity, become self-reliant and improve their socio-economic standing.
PUNCH Online had reported on Saturday that Barau released the names of 85 beneficiaries of his domestic postgraduate scholarship programme.
Explaining the rationale behind the initiative, the senator said the programme was part of his sustained commitment to human capital development and the advancement of Kano State and Nigeria.
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