“A total of N54.2 million scholarship grants was given to the 2,199 students during the second phase of the lawmaker’s support,” the lawmaker said.
The federal government has pledged to transform Katsina state into an industrial hub through innovation, technology, and resilience.
Ms Umar said the donation will further complement the ongoing efforts to rebuild and rehabilitate communities affected by banditry and kidnapping.
“I am profoundly shocked by the large-scale killing of innocent people by wicked and heartless bandits in some of our communities.’’
Mr Mu’azu explained that the development followed a security council meeting on Tuesday.
“The order affects LGs fully affected by banditry and other related crimes,” Mr Mu’azu said.
176 houses were destroyed in the disaster in Kankara, while 154 houses were destroyed in Ingawa.
Governor Aminu Masari’s government says the suspension of telecom services remains effective in seven out of the 17 local government areas earlier affected.
