ABU alumni association awards scholarships to 40 deserving students
The International Studies Alumni Association, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria will offer scholarships to 40 indigent students of the Department of Political Science and International Studies.
Alhaji Muntari Kaita, President of the association disclosed this while briefing newsmen after a courtesy visit to Malam Ahmad Bamalli, Emir of Zazzau in his palace on Wednesday in Zaria.
Kaita, who did not disclose the total cost of the scholarship award, said the scholarship would cover the cost of registration fees and other allowances.
According to him, the association is discussing with the Department of Political Science and International Studies towards disbursing the funds to the beneficiaries.
He added that the association earlier promised to upgrade the e-library for the department; “we are on course, as we are going to install computers and other facilities that are required for the e-library.’’
Kaita said the association consists of seasoned diplomats, academics, diplomatic journalists and other professionals who had contributed in addressing national and some complex global challenges.
“As part of the efforts of giving back to our alma-mata, many members of the association indicated their interest to offer lecture series to lecturers and students on their experiences.
“We are also discussing with the university on the modalities of the lectures; the lectures will be an online platform based on the current condition of the country.
“Similarly, as part of our effort to enhance synergy and give back to our alma-mata, our members donated hundreds of books and other literary works to the department,’’ Kaita said.
He appealed to the alumni of the university to reconnect with the university towards improving support to ABU for better research and development initiatives.
On the visit to the Emir, Kaita said the emir had numerously supported the association and attended its programmes, hence the decision to pay him a special visit to appreciation.
