The Zamfara State government has launched a significant scholarship program exclusively for female students from the state to pursue nursing education. This initiative, announced by the Zamfara State Scholarship Board, aims to address critical needs within the healthcare sector and empower young women.
The scholarship offers full financial support for eligible candidates to study nursing at Nexus Nursing College in Katsina. Key requirements include being a female indigene of Zamfara State and demonstrating financial need. Prospective applicants must possess an SSCE certificate with a maximum of two sittings and achieve a minimum score of 140 in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.
Benefits provided under this comprehensive scholarship cover all tuition fees, registration costs, accommodation, and living allowances. This aims to remove financial barriers that might prevent deserving students from accessing quality nursing education. The application window is open, with a deadline of December 24, 2025.
In a related development, Governor Dauda Lawal has also approved full scholarships for 20 students to study at El-Amin University in Minna, Niger State. This broader educational empowerment initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to expanding access to higher education across various disciplines.
These scholarships are intended to equip young people with essential skills and knowledge vital for national development. The fields of study at El-Amin University are diverse, including Law, Accounting, Business Management, Criminology & Security Studies, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication, and various science and technology-related programs.
Separately, the Zamfara State government is progressing with the construction of 26 one-bedroom apartments at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau. This project, awarded to Gateway International Nigeria Limited, is designed to improve the welfare of medical personnel and enhance healthcare delivery within the state.
The construction, which commenced in September 2025, is on schedule for completion within a year. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is overseeing the project, ensuring adherence to standard specifications and approved designs for the self-contained units, each featuring a kitchen, dining area, and restroom.
Officials from FMC Gusau have lauded the project as unprecedented, marking a significant commitment from the state government to upgrade infrastructure for the center. The Medical Director expressed gratitude to Governor Lawal for fulfilling a promise made earlier in the year to support the hospital’s development.
The timely completion of these residential units is expected to improve emergency response times and patient care by ensuring medical staff are housed in close proximity to clinical areas. This initiative directly addresses the welfare needs of critical healthcare providers at FMC Gusau.
These multifaceted projects highlight Governor Lawal’s administration’s dedication to investing in education and healthcare, aiming to foster a more skilled workforce and improve public services across Zamfara State. The government’s focus spans from academic empowerment to essential infrastructure development.
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