Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has presented tuition fees and laptops to 127 law graduates from the state who gained admission into the Nigerian Law School.
Each of the beneficiaries received N475,000 to cover tuition fees and a laptop to facilitate their studies.
The Governor emphasized his administration’s consistent support for education, stating that over 38,000 students have benefited from the state scholarship scheme under his leadership.
This marks the fourth consecutive year his administration has sponsored law graduates to attend the Nigerian Law School.
Governor Buni also highlighted the employment of 140 out of 189 medical and allied health graduates who studied in Indian universities, with the remaining 49 to be absorbed soon. He reassured that the government will continue prioritizing education and supporting citizens in pursuing education at all levels.
The administration will also support the pursuit of professional certificates, including Law Graduates: Sponsorship to qualify as lawyers at the Nigerian Law School; support accounting students to obtain professional certificates from ANAN or ICAN, and certification at ASCON.
Governor Buni advised the students to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution, avoid detrimental issues, and remain good ambassadors of the state to make Yobe proud.