The Kebbi State Government has released over ₦266 million to cover tuition fees for 100 students of Kebbi origin studying in universities across India.

Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abdullahi-Tunga, revealed this at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, stating that the payment demonstrates the state’s commitment to educational advancement under Governor Nasir Idris’ leadership.

“The Kebbi State Government, under the able leadership of Governor Nasir Idris, the education promoter, has approved and released the payment of tuition fees of ₦266,964,560 for 100 students of Kebbi State indigenes studying in various universities in India,” he said.

Represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Hussaini Tata, the commissioner praised the governor’s dedication, calling it “a significant step towards taking education to greater heights.”

He added, “No doubt, the efforts of His Excellency towards promoting academic and moral excellence in the tertiary education sector shall go down in the annals of history.”

The ministry also urged citizens to pray for the continued progress of the administration.

Meanwhile, Kebbi has successfully commenced its 2025 Hajj operations with the first batch of 420 pilgrims departing Birnin Kebbi for Madinah on Friday evening.

Deputy Governor Umar Tafida, who represented Governor Idris, joined the Emir of Argungu and Amirul Hajj, Sama’ila Mera, and the Executive Chairman of the Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Faruq Yaro, at the airport to bid them farewell.

“All arrangements for the airlift of Kebbi’s 3,800 pilgrims have been completed,” the Emir said, noting that pilgrims from all 21 LGAs received passports, visas, and travel allowances.

Yaro confirmed the operation would continue in eight scheduled flights “until all pilgrims are transported to the Holy Land.”