The Kebbi State Government has finalised processes to send 70 students to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for degree programmes.
At a news briefing, the Special Adviser, Imran bn Usman, said 20 of the Local Government Areas in the State would provide three students each, while Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, has been allotted 10 placements.
“Kebbi State Government will shoulder the cost of their travel to Saudi Arabia, but on arrival, the Saudi Government would take responsibility for their studies and welfare”,
“Saudi authorities have set conditions for admission of students who must not be over 18 years of age and examined academically to conform with requisite standard”,
Saudi Professional Examiners are already in Kebbi for the exercise prelude to departure of the students”,
“Each local government area will forward the names of two males and one female, who will study first degree programmes either in conventional faculties or Religious Knowledge”, the Adviser explained.
Imran added that, the Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris is highly committed to good governance through piety and promotion of religious values in the society”,
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
