Gov. Buni awards scholarship to 127 law students
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
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.
Buni said 127 graduates applied for sponsorship and each was awarded ₦475,000 tuition fee with a laptop to facilitate their studies.
“I am glad to state that our government has been consistent in sponsoring students to pursue education both at home and abroad with over 38,000 benefitting from the state scholarship scheme under this administration.
“This event marks the fourth consecutive time this administration is granting scholarships to law graduates to attend the Nigerian Law School.
He said 140 out of the 189 graduates who studied medical and allied courses in Indian universities have been employed while the remaining 49 graduates would soon be absorbed.
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He reassured that his government would continue to prioritise education and support every citizen of the state to pursue education at all levels.
“Similarly, this administration would continue to support the pursuance of professional certificates at the Nigerian Law School to qualify our law graduates to practice as lawyers, accountants to obtain professional certificates at ANAN or ICAN, and for administrators at ASCON,” he said.
Buni charged the students to be mindful of the laws governing the institution.
“You should abide by the rules and regulations of the institution and avoid issues that are detrimental to your studies.
“You should remain good ambassadors of the state and make us proud,” the governor said.
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