Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the disbursement of ₦945,250,000 for the 2024/2025 scholarship programme for students of the state, with ₦800 million already released to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions nationwide.
The National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the intervention as historic in both scale and impact.
According to him, a total of 21,901 applicants were recorded, while 19,546 verified beneficiaries have so far received ₦801,263,200 in 154 tertiary institutions across Nigeria. He added that the outstanding balance of ₦145,250,000 would soon be cleared.
“For too long, scholarship payment had become a matter of doubt, delay, and disappointment. Many students struggled with tuition, examinations, and basic sustenance due to irregularities in disbursement. But today, under the compassionate leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed, it has become a source of renewed trust, confidence, and reassurance,” Ibrahim said.
The NUBASS president also revealed that the governor recently sponsored 100 Bauchi students to pursue advanced studies in China, with the first batch already departing. He described the move as a visionary investment in international education that would position Bauchi youths to compete globally in science, technology, and innovation.
On campus security, Ibrahim disclosed that the union had engaged the Bauchi State Police Command over rising cases of insecurity around schools. He said the Commissioner of Police approved the establishment of a police station at Wuntin Dada to protect Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic and its environs, in addition to stepped-up patrols and surveillance around campuses.
He further highlighted NUBASS achievements under the current leadership, including the renovation of the union’s secretariat abandoned for over a decade, distribution of free JAMB registration pins, statewide orientation for indigent students, hosting of the maiden EDUTECH Conference in Bauchi, and advocacy initiatives to support student welfare.
Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Governor Mohammed, security agencies, and the student community, describing the scholarship as “an investment in human capital, the most precious asset of any society.”
He assured that the union would sustain its advocacy for student welfare while collaborating with government and stakeholders to secure safer learning environments.
