Senator Barau Jibrin announces 85 postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries

Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin has released the names of 85 students selected for his domestic postgraduate scholarship programme. The beneficiaries will pursue various Master’s degree programmes at Bayero University, Kano.

Selected through the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation, the scholars will study specialized fields including Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Solar Energy Technology.

Senator Jibrin stated that the initiative is part of a sustained commitment to human capital development in Kano State and Nigeria. He noted that investing in education and advanced knowledge is essential for building a workforce capable of addressing contemporary challenges and driving sustainable development. Admission letters are scheduled to be presented to the beneficiaries on Monday, November 9, 2026.