By Bashir Abashiya
The Zamfara State Government through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has sponsored 30 students, to further their education at Al Amin International School, located in Minna, Niger State
The students who will be placed in Junior secondary one and senior secondary one, left Gusau for Minna in the early hours of Saturday
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Maryam Yahaya Shantali, disclosed that the initiative is in line with the policy direction of the present administration to rescue and reposition the education sector in Zamfara State.
She described the sponsorship as a historic intervention, noting that the state has never previously undertaken such a comprehensive external scholarship programme for secondary school students.
She emphasized that the students will enjoy a full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, feeding, learning materials, and other essential academic requirements throughout the duration of their studies.
Hajiya Shantali further explained that, the initiative reflects the government’s Rescue reform agenda aimed at improving Standards, expanding access to quality education, and investing strategically in Human capital development.
She added that, since the inception of the current administration, the education sector in Zamfara State has been witnessing significant transformation through deliberate policies, targeted interventions, and sustained commitment to restoring confidence in the system.
The scholarship initiative is expected to not only shape the future of the beneficiaries but also serve as motivation for other students across the state to strive for academic excellence.
