Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has released N266.9 million for the payment of tuition fees for 100 indigent students studying in various universities in India.

The state commissioner for higher education, Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

Abubakar-Tunga lauded the governor for the gesture, which he said showed the administration’s commitment to education.

He urged beneficiaries to reciprocate by being more committed to their studies.