Rep Bichi welcomes 21 foreign scholarship beneficiaries, flags off 38 more

Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, representing Bichi Federal Constituency and chairing the House Committee on Appropriation, greeted 21 foreign scholarship recipients who had just returned from completing their Master's degrees overseas. He also inaugurated the second cohort of the programme, consisting of 38 new beneficiaries who were about to embark on Master's studies abroad.

The ceremony, held on Monday, 5 October 2026, at the Hagagawa Mini Stadium in Bichi, Kano State, included a welcome for the returning scholars and the flag-off of the second batch, along with award presentations. The returning students had pursued degrees in science and technology-related fields such as Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Information Technology.

Six of these scholars had already secured employment with the Federal Government and were set to commence work this week. The event drew members of the National Assembly, stakeholders, community leaders, dignitaries, and beneficiaries and their families. Abubakar Kabir emphasized the initiative's role in addressing educational challenges and fostering human capital development.

He praised the graduates for their dedication, noting that they had excelled in their respective fields. To the incoming scholars, he warned them to uphold Nigeria's reputation while abroad, urging them to focus on their studies and strive for outstanding academic achievements. He highlighted the importance of investing in education, especially for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's policies.

Dr. Ado Abdu Bichi, Secretary of the Foreign Scholarship Committee, disclosed that the beneficiaries had been chosen solely based on merit after a thorough screening process. He praised Abubakar Kabir for his dedication to empowering young people through education, emphasizing that his efforts extended across Nigeria. Hon. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency, also commended Abubakar Kabir for his commitment to empowering young people through education, noting that his impact was not limited to specific regions but was felt nationwide.