The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, on Friday disbursed N60 million in scholarships to 1,200 students from the Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency studying in various tertiary institutions across the country.
Jatau, who represents Kokona West Constituency, performed the disbursement in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area.
The initiative is under the Dr Danladi Jatau Scholarship Students Fund 2026 Project.
The Speaker said the scholarship was aimed at easing the financial burden of school fees on parents and guardians.
“I have earmarked N60 million to be disbursed to 1,200 students from the Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency studying in tertiary institutions across the country.
“Each student will receive N50,000 to support their education and reduce the burden on their parents and guardians,” he said.
Jatau described education as a key driver of success, noting that the gesture was part of efforts to promote academic excellence and improve the standard of education in the state.
He urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds and remain focused on their studies, while advising those not selected to be patient and assuring them of future opportunities.
The Speaker added that the initiative was also designed to complement the efforts of Gov. Abdullahi Sule in developing the education sector.
He commended the governor for his interventions in education and called on residents of the state to continue supporting the administration.
In addition, the Speaker distributed exercise books to primary schools across the Karu/Keffi/Kokona Federal Constituency.
In their remarks, the Chairman of Kokona Local Government Area, Mr Agbawu Mek-Agbawu, and his Karu counterpart, Mr Abubakar Madaki, commended Jatau for the initiative.
Also, the Commissioner for Education, Mr John Mamman, represented by Mr Emmanuel Azaki, Director of Human Resources in the ministry, described the gesture as laudable.
Other speakers, including the APC Chairman in Kokona LGA, Mr Terry Bado, and the President of the Nasarawa State Students Association (NASSA), Mr Danladi Ek’po, described the initiative as timely and impactful.
They urged beneficiaries to utilise the funds effectively and called on other public office holders to emulate the Speaker’s initiative.
Earlier, Mr Sunday Adeoshun, Legal Director of Intellect Scholarship Foundation, which handled the screening and disbursement process, commended Jatau for the programme.
He advised the students to take their studies seriously to excel academically.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Miss Husseina Isah and Mr Haruna Mohammed expressed gratitude to the Speaker for the support and pledged to make good use of the opportunity.
