The Kano State Government has provided overseas scholarships to Kano residents with disabilities.
According to the government, people with disabilities will benefit from the state government’s foreign scholarship program provided they meet the requirements.
Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, the State Commissioner for Education, made the announcement on Thursday and said:
“We will surely offer scholarships to those with First Class and Second Class Upper degrees, including those with disabilities, to encourage them to become productive citizens and live meaningful lives.”
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People with disabilities are carried along
Doguwa stated this in response to comments made by Mercy Corps and the Coalition of Disabled Self Advocacy Network Group, two non-governmental organizations who recently visited him.
“This is to make sure that people with disabilities are carried along in our development plans.” He said
He also explained that, as part of its commitment to assisting PWDs, the state government recently sent 150 NECO examination registration forms to them, and asked recipients to take advantage of the chance to build a better life for themselves.
The Commissioner said that the state government will not quit in its efforts to collaborate with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to promote people’s well-being, encouraging development partners to input administration’s policies and programs to achieve long-term success.
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Kano Tiktoker Murja Sent to Prison
Murja Ibrahim Kunya who was earlier reported to be arrested at Tahir Hotel a few days ago has been remanded by Kano State Sharia court on Thursday.
Kunya was remanded for allegedly committing offenses contrary to Islamic teachings. She was also accused of threatening people on Tiktok.
Presided by Khadi Abdullahi Halliru, Kunya stood before the judge on two counts bordering on inciting videos and threats.
