Katsina State Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, has led a high-level delegation to Nahda University in Beni Suef, Egypt, to evaluate the progress of 41 medical students who are beneficiaries of the state foreign scholarship.
The delegation was received by the University President, Prof. Hossam Elmallahy, and Vice President, Prof. Ashraf Omar Mahmoud.
The Deputy Governor explained that the visit seeks to address the students academic and welfare needs, including tuition fees, accommodation, utilities, and upkeep allowances for the entire studies duration.
“This initiative represents a cornerstone of Governor Radda’s healthcare reforms,” stated Deputy Governor.
“By investing in these promising medical students from public secondary schools, we are building a robust healthcare workforce that will serve our communities directly,” Malam Lawal further explained.
He equally stated that Governor Radda’s vision for the foreign scholarships extends beyond education –it provides opportunities for the less privileged children to have access to quality education and make a career in the medical profession.
This visit follows Governor Radda’s sendoff ceremony for the 41 MBBS students on January 22, 2024, where he outlined the programme initiative to ensure these medical professionals will return to serve in healthcare facilities within their respective local government areas and address the healthcare needs in the state.
The high-level government delegation includes, Hon. Usman Isyaku, Special Adviser Public Service Reforms; Dr. Sabi’u Liadi, Executive Secretary Hospital Services Management Board; Dr. Aminu Salisu, Executive Secretary Scholarship Board and Hon. Bello Lawal Yandaki,
National President Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON).
