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Governor Dikko Umaru Radda signs approvals at his desk in Government House, March 2026

Photo: Katsina State Government

Achievements
EducationProgrammeApproved

Full scholarships for the top 50 students in every LGA

The best 50 students in each of the 34 LGAs, 1,700 in total, get full tuition and a yearly stipend.

1,700

Students sponsored

In March 2026 the State Executive Council approved sponsorship of the top 50 students from each of the 34 LGAs who excelled in their NECO examinations.

In May 2026 the council approved a special merit-based scholarship for the top 50 overall best students in each LGA, covering tuition and other fees plus a yearly stipend, to remove financial barriers for students from low-income families.

Sources

Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.

  1. 1Governor Radda Approves Major Projects, Increases Student Bursary by 100%Katsina State Government· 13 May 2026
  2. 2Katsina Education Sector Gets Major Boost as Governor Radda Approves Scholarship for 1,700 StudentsKatsina State Government· 5 Mar 2026

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