Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the sum of ₦706,594,787.50 for the payment of scholarships to orphans of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members and various categories of students studying within Nigeria and abroad.
The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Dr. Bala Isa, announced this on Monday while briefing journalists in Maiduguri.
Dr. Isa explained that the approval takes immediate effect, with 300 orphans of fallen CJTF members listed among the primary beneficiaries.
“These are children of heroes who supported government and security agencies in the fight against Boko Haram,” he said.
According to him, the breakdown of beneficiaries includes:
206 students of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, under the Borno State Special Scholarship Scheme
34 students of Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri
Repatriated students from Sudan to support their academic recovery after the crisis
104 nursing students sitting for professional exams at the College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri
Upkeep allowance for 523 nursing students for five months
Second tranche payment for 304 STEM postgraduate students in Nigerian universities
Dr. Isa said the intervention reflects Governor Zulum’s unwavering commitment to rebuilding lives through education.
“This financial support underscores the central role of education in the ongoing reconstruction, rehabilitation, and resettlement efforts across Borno State. It sends a clear message that no student will be left behind,” he stated.
He assured the public of the Board’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and timely disbursement, noting that every naira approved would reach beneficiaries without delay.
The Executive Secretary also commended Governor Zulum for his consistent support and fatherly leadership, describing him as a beacon of hope for young people across the state.
