Philanthropist Mr Tersoo David Ukechir has awarded scholarships worth N45 million to 300 students of the Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB), Jigawa State.
Mr. Tersoo David Ukechir (Convener)
The scholarship, implemented through the Back to School Project under the Grassroot Support for Tinubu 2027 – The 1019 Initiative, provided N150,000 to each beneficiary to support tuition and other academic expenses.
Speaking on behalf of the convener during the presentation ceremony, the Coordinator of the Back to School Project, Dr Tyo Terhile Ephraim, said the initiative was aimed at reducing the financial burden on students and enabling them to pursue their education without hardship.
Ephraim urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds, remain committed to their studies and strive for academic excellence.
He said the scholarship reflected Ukechir’s commitment to investing in the future of Nigerian youths through education.
According to him, the initiative has also implemented several humanitarian interventions across the country, including free medical outreaches, borehole projects to improve access to clean water, free transportation services and scholarships for pupils in nursery, primary and secondary schools.
He said the interventions were designed to improve the welfare and living conditions of vulnerable Nigerians through sustainable social programmes.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Miss Datti Hauwau Muhammad described the scholarship as timely and impactful.
She said the intervention would significantly ease the financial challenges confronting many students and expressed appreciation to Ukechir and the organisers for the gesture.
Muhammad prayed for God’s continued protection, wisdom and strength for the benefactor to sustain his humanitarian interventions.
The Vice-Chancellor of FUTB, Prof. Sabo Ibrahim Birnin Kudu, commended Ukechir for what he described as one of the institution’s most significant philanthropic interventions.
Birnin Kudu encouraged the philanthropist to sustain his support for education and continue assisting less-privileged students.
He said such acts of generosity would contribute meaningfully to national development by expanding access to higher education.
The vice-chancellor assured the benefactor that the beneficiaries would remain committed to their academic pursuits and justify the confidence reposed in them through diligence and outstanding performance.
