The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State held a matriculation ceremony on Monday for 1,000 beneficiaries of the undergraduate scholarship program initiated by Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, FCNA, the Deputy President of the Senate.
The colourful ceremony took place on the university campus in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, with distinguished guests, including the Managing Director of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Abdullahi Shehu Maaji; the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Senate President, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdallah, and Hajiya Yardada Maikano Bichi, his Special Adviser on Women Affairs, among others, in attendance.
This initiative underscores Senator Barau’s steadfast commitment to promoting education among the youth in Kano State and beyond.
Through the Barau Ibrahim Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), thousands of students have received scholarships to pursue their studies both in Nigeria and abroad, with 70 currently engaged in postgraduate studies overseas.
The Deputy President of the Senate, who spoke through his Chief of Staff, expressed gratitude to the management of FUDMA, under the leadership of Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Aminu Ado, for their collaborative efforts in the success of the scholarship program.
In recognition of Senator Barau’s contributions to education and youth development, the National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS), Federal University Dutsin-Ma Chapter, presented him with an award of excellence.
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Ismail Mudashir
Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity
September 22, 2025
