Katsina: Gov Radda increases student bursary by 100%

The Katsina State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the increment of pupil bursary successful the authorities by 100 percent.

The Council besides approved projects and programmes aimed astatine processing quality superior and strengthening captious infrastructure crossed the state.

The approvals emerged from the 8th Regular Meeting of the Council held connected Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, astatine the General Muhammadu Buhari, GMB, House, Katsina.

A connection by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, said the result of the gathering was revealed during a property briefing presided by the Commissioner of Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu Zango.

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bashir Tanimu Gambo, announced the support of a peculiar merit-based assistance programme for the apical 50 wide champion students successful each of the 34 Local Government Areas.

“The bundle includes implicit outgo of tuition and different fees, arsenic good arsenic yearly stipend for eligible candidates. This assistance ensures t...