The parents and guardians of the Zamfara students who are stranded in Cyprus have appealed to Governor Dauda Lawal, to urgently intervene and address the students’ challenges.
The Chairman of the Parent’s Association, Ibrahim Tudu, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Gusau, the state capital.
He called on the state government to take measures to save their children from the predicament.
About 88 children were sent on scholarship by the Zamfara State Government to study various courses at Cyprus International University, Nicosia.
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They have been stranded due to the failure of the state government to resolve the issues with the university authorities.
The Chairman of the Parents’ Association, Ibrahim Tudu, told journalists that their children say they are currently facing several problems in Cyprus, ranging from lack of feeding, accommodation, upkeep allowances, their safety, studies and state of mental health, as a result of the non-payment of their registration fees.
Tudu added that the students had been ejected from their school accommodation, and are experiencing challenges that may lead to their arrest, detention and deportation.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
