January 05, (THEWILL) – The Borno State Government has approved the immediate release of over N55.9 million for payment of registration fees for 153 medical students in a bid to revamp the State’s health sector.
The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Malam Bala Isa, made this known while announcing the development in Maiduguri on Friday.
He noted that the payment would cover the registration fees of 153 Borno State indigenes admitted to the Federal University of Health and Science, Azare Bauchi State, to study medical-related courses.
He said, “I am happy to announce to the good people of Borno State that Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate release of #55,968,000 for 153 Borno State indigenes admitted to study medical-related courses to boost the health sector of our dear state.
“The students are admitted to study the following courses; MBBS, Radiography, Audiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Physiotherapy, IT and Health Information, among others.”
He said that the gesture was part of Governor Zulum’s administration’s commitment to the state’s 25-year development plan and the 10-year strategic transformation initiative.
“I urge all the beneficiaries to take advantage of the opportunity for the overall development of the health sector for a healthier society,” he added.
Ali urged the students to be hardworking and face their studies seriously to justify the government’s effort, adding that Governor Zulum is committed to sponsoring them throughout their studies.
