Over 1,200 Students Benefit as Jantabo Pushes Bago’s Agenda

In a significant boost to education under Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago’s development agenda, the Concerned Niger Progressives Network (CNPN) has revealed that over 1,200 students have directly benefited from the bursary initiative of Hon. Mu’azu Hamidu Jantabo, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

The group, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary Mohammed Yahaya, highlighted this achievement as a cornerstone of Jantabo’s efforts to translate the governor’s blueprint into tangible results for the people of Niger State.

**Direct Support for Education**
The Jantabo Bursary Scheme, designed to alleviate financial burdens and inspire academic excellence, has provided critical support to a vast number of students. The confirmed beneficiaries include:

*   **1,111 students** of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL).
*   **172 students** from other institutions across the nation.

**Bringing the Total to 1,283 students impacted.**

The initiative has earned widespread praise from student groups. The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lapai Chapter, stated that the gesture “brought immense joy and relief to the students and motivated them to strive for excellence.”

**Beyond Education: A Holistic Approach**
While the educational impact is a major focus, the CNPN also commended Jantabo for his role in advancing other parts of Governor Bago’s agenda, particularly in infrastructure. His work in Lapai Local Government Area aligns with the administration’s 1,000km roads initiative and includes:

*   The completion of the Malle and Graveyard Roads.
*   The ongoing construction of the Bypass Road and Drainage Project.
*   The rehabilitation of essential public service vehicles.

These multifaceted efforts demonstrate a comprehensive approach to development, with the direct benefit to over 1,200 students standing as a key indicator of the agenda’s success in empowering the next generation.