PHOTOS: Niger senator sponsors 200 scholars to India, China
25th August 2025
Two hundred students from Niger East Senatorial District on Monday departed Abuja for India and China on the Senator Mohammed-Sani Musa International Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme.
“This is not just about sending young people abroad; it is about preparing an army of thinkers, builders, and innovators who will return with the skills to transform Niger East and Nigeria,” she said, according to a statement shared on X with PUNCH Online.
“Opportunity without discipline is wasted, and talent without hard work is buried treasure. You are going as ambassadors of Niger East, nurtured in the values of respect, integrity, and community spirit.
“Remember: our tomorrow must be better than today, and that begins with the education of our children,” she told the beneficiaries.
Parents and community leaders hailed the initiative as unprecedented. “For us, this is more than just a scholarship; it is a ladder out of poverty and a ticket to a brighter future.
“Our children now have a chance we could only dream of,” said Malam Abdullahi, father of one of the beneficiaries.
“Traditional and religious leaders present also praised Senator Musa for translating campaign promises into tangible opportunities.
The students will pursue degrees in medicine, engineering, technology, and management sciences in universities across India and China. Beyond academics, the scheme is expected to foster cross-cultural exposure and leadership skills.
“Go forth, shine, and may Almighty Allah guide your steps, protect you, and crown your efforts with resounding success.
“Safe journey, our pride. Your story of success has just begun,” she declared.
Meanwhile, the release noted that the senator also pledged to sustain and expand the scheme, insisting that education remains “the cornerstone of his legislative and philanthropic agenda.”