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Hon. Kabiru Amadu Empowers 449 Students with ₦39.4 Million Mai-Palace Scholarships

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11 months ago

November 10, 2025

Joel Ajayi
In a renewed drive to support education and youth empowerment, the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, popularly known as Mai-Palace, has awarded scholarships worth ₦39.4 million to 449 students from his constituency enrolled in various tertiary institutions across the country.

The disbursement, made under the 2025 Mai-Palace Scholarship Scheme, marks the seventh edition of the annual educational initiative, which has become a cornerstone of Hon. Amadu’s efforts to promote academic excellence and human capital development in Zamfara State.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Hon. Amadu, who represents the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency—reaffirmed his conviction that investment in education remains a powerful tool for building a prosperous and self-reliant society.

“Education is the greatest gift we can offer our youth. It is the key to unlocking opportunities and ensuring a brighter future for our communities,” he said.

Beneficiaries of the scholarship expressed deep appreciation to the lawmaker, pledging to justify the gesture through academic excellence and community service.

Ongoing Educational and Infrastructure Initiatives

Hon. Amadu’s commitment to education extends beyond scholarships. In August, he completed the renovation of six classroom blocks at the Government Girls Day Secondary School, Gusau, under his constituency intervention program. The project aimed to create a more conducive learning environment and improve educational standards in the area.

Marking his second anniversary in office, the lawmaker also launched a comprehensive empowerment initiative targeting both the education and transport sectors in Zamfara State.

As part of the program, he distributed essential educational materials to 50 public schools—including 30 secondary and 20 primary schools across the Gusau and Tsafe Local Government Areas, reaching every political ward within his constituency.

These interventions, Hon. Amadu noted, are part of a broader effort to strengthen public education infrastructure and support underprivileged communities.

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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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9 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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