Politics Governor Tambuwal Withdraws 39 Sokoto Students From UAE

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Sokoto State Government has given approval for the transfer back home of its 39 students currently studying in various schools in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal said this on Friday in Sokoto when he received the report of the committee instituted to advice government on the issue.

According to the governor, the move is expected to save the state government over N500 million.

“The transfer/relocation of the students was necessitated by the need to conserve funds and apply same to more critical areas in the education sector,” Tambuwal said.

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He said: “As at the time we sent the children to Dubai to study last year, the state government was spending over N400 million per annum to maintain them there.

“The last administration had good intentions when it sent them to Dubai to further their studies.

“But the current financial situation of the state can no longer allow us to continue with this burden.

“We explained to the parents and guardians of the students that as at today, Sokoto State

He said admission had been secured for all the students in Nigerian schools.
 
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