By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto
The Senator Ibrahim Lamido( APC-Sokoto) Education Trust Fund at the weekend, conducted screening test and interview for scholarship awards to indigenous students from Sokoto East Senatorial District to study at the Maryam Abacha University, Kano.
The students are those who lost their parents due to banditry across 8 local government areas that make the District where insecurity has rendered many homeless, farms destroyed and livestocks rustled over time.
Speaking at the formal commencement of the exercise, the Leader of the Screening Committee, Kabiru Shehu S/Fulani explained that the exercise by the Fund will qualify best candidates irrespective of political affiliation for the various degree programmes at the university.
He described Senator Lamido’s commitment to the development and prosperity of his constituents and humanity was unequalled.
According to Sarkin Fulani ” we acknowledge his resilience and passion for the progress of his constituents in Sokoto East District through various empowerment and support programmes”
He urged other elected individuals to emulate the humane gestures of Senator Lamido while disclosing that all successful candidates would enjoy comprehensive support till completion of studies in the university.
” The exercise will last for one week within which all arrangements woul have been completed to enable them commence studies in earnest”, he assured.
Also , the duo of former APC Chairman of Gwadabawa LG, Umar Gigani and a former Chairman Isa LG , Abubakar Ali Isa urged the students to take advantage of the rare opportunity and study hard for excellence in academic and character.
The Sokoto East Zonal Women Leader of the Senator Ibrahim Lamido Support Group , Hajiya Hauwa’u Muhammed Achida described the strides of Senator Lamido as a beacon of hope and progress noting his inclusive approach to carrying women along in his affairs as a true leader.
According to her ” We have seen a path finder in Senator Lamido who has overwhelmingly championed the course of women development socially, economically and politically.
” Quite a number of women from the District have been repositioned through empowerment by Senator Lamido”, She remarked with enthusiasm.
However, not long the Fund sent first batch of 43 students from the District to Indian University for various degree programmes.
