Katsina State Sends Students to China for AI Education
Katsina Students Head to China for AI Training
The selection process ensured equal representation, with two...
Katsina State government sends 68 students to China for AI and bio-economy studies, increasing total scholarship beneficiaries to 109, as part of its strategic plan to develop skilled professionals.
The Katsina State government has concluded arrangements to send a second batch of 68 students to China, where they will pursue higher education in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bio-economy. This announcement was made by Deputy Governor Faruq Lawal-Jobe during a citizen budget participation session held in Katsina on Thursday, September 5.
Katsina State operates a scholarship program that enables its residents to study at foreign universities annually. Under this initiative, 41 students had previously been awarded scholarships. The latest group of students is slated to depart for China on September 13, increasing the total number of Katsina students studying abroad under this program to 109.
Deputy Governor Lawal-Jobe added that Governor Dikko Radda has directed a thorough assessment of the total expenses required to cover the scholarship recipients' accommodation, food, and tuition fees for the entire duration of their studies.
“All necessary travel documents have been prepared for the students ahead of their departure,” he said.
“This proactive measure ensures that the state can pay the full amount upfront, safeguarding our students from any financial constraints during their stay abroad.”
The selection process ensured equal representation, with two candidates selected from each of the 34 local government areas in Katsina State, Lawal-Jobe stated.
“These students were primarily identified from public schools and less privileged families,” the deputy governor added.
Deputy Governor Lawal-Jobe pointed out that the Katsina State government has already sponsored 41 students to pursue medical studies in Egypt, as part of its strategic plan to develop a pool of locally-trained medical professionals.
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