Kano State anti-corruption agency investigates alleged foreign scholarship scam
Defence
THE Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission has began investigation into alleged N1.5billion foreign scholarship fraud.
The commission is questioning two top officials the state Ministry of Higher Education regarding the issue of 1,001 students supposedly studying in India and Kenya.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the State Government sponsored 1,001 postgraduate students to pursue their master’s degrees in India and Uganda.
The initiative is part of the government’s foreign scholarship scheme which was inaugurated by Gov. Abba Yusuf.
Yusuf recently hosted a farewell dinner for the first batch of 550 beneficiaries of the scholarship at the Government House, commending former Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso for introducing the scheme.
NAN, however, learnt that only 418 students were actually sent abroad for studies, raising questions about the whereabouts of the remaining students.
When contacted, the commission’s Public Relations Officer, Kabiru A. Kabiru, confirmed the report, saying the two top officials were interrogated over the alleged scholarship scam.
He said an investigation is ongoing to identify and bring those responsible for the alleged scam to justice.
“Preliminary investigations uncovered fraudulent activities at the office of the Ministry for High Education over the postgraduate students to pursue their master’s degrees in India and Uganda.
“We opened investigation to find out the truth of matter. Whoever is found to have been involved, will be prosecuted, no matter how highly placed,” Kabiru warned.( NAN)
12th October, 2024.
C.E.
Related Posts
Nigerian Army implementing President Tinubu’s policy on food security – COAS
THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to key into...
Read MoreEFCC urges youth to leverage cyber skills for national development
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Nigerian youth to channel their cyber skills towards national development,...
Read More542 personnel compete in Nigerian Army Small Arms competition
NO fewer than 542 personnel are competing in the 2024 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC), the News Agency of...
Read MoreMost Read
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Keep abreast of news and other developments from our website.