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By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Government, has secured admission for 35 indigenes of the state to study Medicine at the Pioneer University of Science, Ethiopia in a six-year programme, approved by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Education & Training Authority (ETA).
Speaking on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Architect Muhammad Sani Aliyu stated that the selected students were drawn from across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state after undergoing a rigorous screening exercise in line with the criteria set by the Ethiopian authorities.
He explained that although the Ethiopian university initially offered five free slots to kebbi state, Governor Idris in his compassion and commitment to healthcare development, approved the sponsorship of an additional 30 students, bringing the total number to 35.
He added that, in the near future, Kebbi State would not only produce enough medical doctors to meet its needs but also contribute significantly to Nigeria’s medical workforce.
The Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imrana Usman further explained the magnanimity of the Governor in approving the sponsorship and the criteria for the selection.
“The programme spans six years, and Ethiopia allocated 35 slots to Kebbi State. The Ministry of Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, given the religious correlation of the Ethiopian admission, worked diligently to ensure qualified candidates emerged,” he said.
He noted that all selected students had outstanding academic records, particularly in their 2024 WAEC results, which formed a major part of the selection,stating further that the entire programme was fully sponsored by Governor Nasir Idris, with the students expected to depart for Ethiopia later this month to commence studies.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Idris for granting children from less-privileged backgrounds the opportunity to be part of the programme aimed at equipping them with quality medical education.
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