Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, representing Bichi Federal Constituency and serving as the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, has officially received 21 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship scheme who have successfully returned after finishing their Master’s degree programmes overseas.
He also flagged off the second batch of the programme, comprising 38 new beneficiaries who are set to travel abroad to pursue Master’s degree programmes.
The event, which took place on Monday, 5 October 2026, at the Hagagawa Mini Stadium, Bichi, Kano State, featured a welcoming ceremony for the returning scholars, as well as the flag-off and presentation of awards to the second batch of beneficiaries.
The returning beneficiaries studied various science and technology-related courses, including Cybersecurity, Software Engineering and Information Technology. Six of the beneficiaries have also secured employment with the Federal Government and are expected to commence work at any time this week.
The event was attended by members of the National Assembly, stakeholders, community leaders, representatives of dignitaries, beneficiaries and their families, as well as other invited guests.
Addressing the returning beneficiaries, Abubakar Kabir said the initiative was part of his efforts to address some of the challenges confronting the education sector and contribute to the development of human capital.
“If you remember, one and a half years ago, we gathered here to see you off as you departed for Malaysia to pursue your Master’s degree. Alhamdulillah, today we are here again to welcome you back after successfully completing your Master’s degree.”
“I was impressed by your dedication. As we can see today, you have all become high flyers in your different fields after graduation.
“This initiative is part of my efforts to address existing educational gaps and fast-track our country’s development. Globally, human capital is the number one asset, and it is against this backdrop that we have taken this step,” he said.
Speaking to the new beneficiaries, Abubakar Kabir urged them to remain good ambassadors of Nigeria while abroad. He charged them to remain focused on their studies, achieve outstanding academic results and make the country proud.
He noted that all necessary arrangements had been made to provide the beneficiaries with a conducive learning environment.
“In this regard, I feel that the best action is to support what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf are doing by providing access to education for less privileged youths,” Abubakar Kabir added.
Earlier, the Secretary of the Foreign Scholarship Committee, Dr. Ado Abdu Bichi, said the beneficiaries were selected strictly on merit after undergoing a comprehensive screening process.
He commended the initiative of Abubakar Kabir Abubakar, saying the scholarship programme would contribute significantly to producing more highly educated young people in Bichi Federal Constituency.
Also speaking at the event, Hon. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, commended Abubakar Kabir for his commitment to empowering young people through education.
“I have spent almost over 30 years in the House of Representatives, and I have never seen a member like Abubakar Kabir Abubakar. His participation and commitment are not only in Bichi, Lagos or Enugu; they extend across Nigeria,” Ado-Doguwa said.
The event brought together lawmakers from across the country, stakeholders, representatives of dignitaries, beneficiaries and their families, community leaders and other invited guests to mark another significant phase in the foreign scholarship programme.
What You Should Know
Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar has demonstrated a strong commitment to human capital development by welcoming graduates who studied advanced science and technology courses abroad and immediately sending off a new batch of students to pursue their Master’s degrees.
- Positive Impact: The initiative bridges educational gaps, equips youth with high-demand global skills like Cybersecurity and Software Engineering, and has already helped secure federal employment for some of the returning scholars.
- Potential Concerns: While the programme offers immense opportunities for selected beneficiaries, it remains a localized constituency initiative, highlighting the broader need for systemic, nationwide public funding to address educational deficits across all states.
