Katsina sponsors 68 students to study AI, bio-economy in China

The Katsina government says it has concluded arrangements to transport the second batch of 68 students to China, to study in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Bio-economy.

The Deputy Governor of the state, Faruq Lawal-Jobe, stated this on Thursday in Katsina during the 2025 Public Engagement, Citizens Budget Participation Process and launching of Community Development Program (CDP), for Katsina Zone, on Thursday in Katsina.

According to him, the students will depart to China on Sept. 13, under its foreign scholarship program, adding that this would bring to 109 he total number of Katsina indigenes studying abroad under the program.

“Gov. Dikko Radda has directed a comprehensive calculation of the total amount required for accommodation, feeding and school fees for the entire duration of the program.

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“All necessary travel documents have been prepared for the students ahead of their departure.

“This proactive measure ensures that the state can pay the full amount upfront, safeguarding our students from any financial constraints during their stay abroad,” he said.

Lawal-Jobe said the selection process was meticulously fair, with each of the 34 local government areas in the state producing two candidates.

“These students were primarily identified from public schools and less privileged families,” he said.

This, he said, was in line with the Radda administration’s commitment to provide opportunities for talents from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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The deputy governor said the state government had so far sponsored 41 students pursuing medical studies in Egypt. adding that the gesture demonstrated the administration’s dedication to producing more indigenous doctors for the state.

“This scholarship program is just one aspect of our broader strategy to elevate the standard of education in Katsina State and create opportunities for our youth,” he said.