Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the release of N585.4 million for payment of tuition fees for 100 students studying in different Indian universities.
The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known on Monday in Birnin Kebbi.
He said the payment is for state indigenes studying in the south Asian country, reiterating the commitment of the state government toward promoting academic and moral excellence in the tertiary education sector.
The commissioner implored the entire citizens of the state to continue to pray for the continued success of the present administration during their individual and collective prayers.
