The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District at the National Assembly,Senator Mohammed Sani Musa(313),has held a pre-departure briefing for (50) Russian scholarship beneficiaries 2026, alongside the unveiling of first batch of Domestic Scholarship.
Performing the official unveiling of the scholarship initiative on Tuesday 31st March 2026,in Minna,Senator Sani Musa, reminded the beneficiaries that, as they embark on the journey,they should remain focused,and committed to excellence,as well as remember that knowledge and exposure they will acquired is not just for them but for the development of the society and their immediate communities.
Senator Sani had explained that the scholarship initiative is rooted with the prove that access to quality education should not be a
previledg but,a right for all the citizens in respective of religion and political differences.
"We are investing in the future of our young minds who will become leaders of tomorrow,to the beneficiaries,both international and domestic,this opportunity is a call for excellence and service, nobody can do it for you, you have to do it yourself, you must distinguished yourself not only academically,but,also transparently".He noted.
Senator Musa hinted that all the beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship enjoys a monthly upkeep of One Hundred Dollar each.
According to him ".This scholarship initiative would not have been achieve without the support and encouragement of Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago who has stood solidly behind us by providing an enable environment for youths to achieve their dreams in all spheres of endeavors".
Senator 313 also announced that from now onward,his scholarship initiative would take responsibility of all students from his constituency sitting for NECO,WEAC and JAMB, promising however that any medical student that qualify for his scholarship would be supported with Three Hundred Thousand Naira(300,000), while,all the under graduate student will be supported with Two Hundred and One Hundred Thousand Naira respectively.
He applauded members of the scholarship committee for putting in their efforts to ensure credibility and transparency during the screening and selection process, adding that their commitment to fairness and excellence in selecting the beneficiaries is commendable.
He further stressed that the efforts of the committee has made the selection process credible and would also go along way for the sustainability of the scholarship initiative.
In Senator Sani's words".As we approach the commencement of the political process,I wish to enjoined all the stakeholders to upholds mutual respect and unweavering peace, saying that the success of any democracy lies not only on the rich,but,in the collective ability to abide by the laid down rules".
Earlier,Niger State Governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago, represented by the Commissioner of Justice,Barrister Nasir Mua'zu noted that the scholarship initiative of Senator Sani Musa is a tastement that the Senator has key into the New Niger Agenda aimed to assist the state to move the educational sector to the next level.
".The Senator is giving back to the society,what the society had given him".Bago said.
The governor lauded him ,and promised of his administration's continue support to the initiative.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee,Dr.Ibrahim Balarabe explained that the official pre-departure briefing is aimed to showcase impact,and affairmed a mission and celebrate a leadership that it's actively transforming life's.
Dr.Balarabe had revealed that Senator Musa's scholarship initiative has continued to expand it's scope, stressing that (100) students sponsored to India are all progressing commendable well in their respective field, pointing out that the (50) students sponsored to China, studying medicine and surgery,are preparing to serve the humanity in one of the critical profession.
Dr Balarabe added".Each student have been supported with (500:000) Naira".
In their separate goodwill messages, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, former Minister for State Foreign Affairs,and Umar Nasir Paiko, Member representing Paikoro constituency at the Niger State House of Assembly, advised the beneficiariess to learn how to adjust their life's, avoid temptation,they also urged them to imbibe discipline and remain good ambassador of their state and the country at large.
The beneficiaries were selected from the (9) local councils of Rafi, Suleja,Munya, Shiroro, Chanchaga,Gurara, Paikoro,Tafa and Bosso,all under the Senator's constituency of zone(B), though, beneficiaries from zone 'A' and 'C' also enjoy Senator Sani Musa's gesture.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Ibrahim Abdullahi Gurumana, appreciated the Senator for the kind gesture, and promised that they will remain good ambassador of the state at any level they find themselves.
Highlights of the event was the presentation of a customized ATM card credited with a sum of (100,000),to some domestic scholarship beneficiaries.
