The Kaduna State government has said that it would increase the current scholarship allowance being paid to higher school students across the country.
Dr Shehu Usman Adamu, Commissioner for Education Science and Technology made this disclosure when officials of the National Association of Kaduna State Students (NAKASS), paid him a visit in Kaduna.
The commissioner explained that the current N15, 000 and N9, 000 being paid to science and arts students respectively as scholarship, could not meet the current economic realities in the country.
He stated that, the amount is too small to make any impact on the students, but the upward review will take into cognizance the current economic realities for the students to feel the impact.
He also added that the current administration would not relent in its efforts to transform the education sector for better performance.
“The government is making efforts to change the landscape of educational development in the state to properly equip the people with the needed knowledge to contribute to development.
“The free feeding interventions in primary schools, the free uniforms project for secondary schools, the ongoing renovation in all public schools are all to ensure quality education delivery.
He also added,“Now, government is considering increasing scholarship stipends to its students in tertiary institutions across the country so as to carry all students along“.
