Photo: Katsina State Government
Scholarships, bursaries and exam fees paid
Over ₦7 billion in scholarships, ₦1.39 billion of WAEC, NECO, NBAIS and NABTEB fees cleared, and medical students sponsored abroad.
₦7bn+
Scholarships awarded
₦1.39bn
Exam fees cleared
136,175
Students paid scholarships
102
Students sponsored abroad
The administration awarded over ₦7 billion in scholarships and cleared ₦1.39 billion of public exam fees (WAEC, NECO, NBAIS and NABTEB) for Katsina students.
Almost 50 students were sponsored to study medicine abroad, and the state pays fees for students studying in Nigeria. Student allowances were increased and bursaries are paid promptly.
The magazine reports scholarships and bursaries paid to 136,175 students across four academic sessions, with a further payment approved for 24,452 students in 2025. 102 students were sponsored to study Medicine, Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology in Egypt and China, 210 top students received Academic Excellence Awards, and first-class graduates were approved for permanent employment.
Sources
Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.
- 1Dr Dikko Radda: One Year Of Landmark Achievements In Katsina StateLeadership
- 2Three Years in Office: Special Anniversary Magazine, Issue 1 (February 2026)Office of the SSA to the Governor on Media & Strategy
- 33-Year of Building Your Future: Governor Radda Rolls Out Major MilestonesKatsina State Government· 28 May 2026
- 4Radda: When Lives MatterKatsina State Government· 16 May 2026
- 5KTSG Invests Over N6.1 Billion in Scholarships for 174,451 Students – Gov. RaddaKatsina State Government· 25 Jan 2026
