According to him, one of the interventions was signing an executive order to reduce tuition fees by 50 per cent across all state-owned tertiary institutions.
Mr Jibrin urged the beneficiaries to seize the opportunity and reminded them that the scholarship is not just financial assistance but a call to service and excellence.
Mr Mustapha urged institutions in the South-East and South-South to improve sensitisation efforts for timely loan applications.
The scholarships cover expenses such as standardized tests, application fees, U.S. visa and SEVIS fees, and airfare.
TETFUND says consultations are ongoing to suspend foreign scholarships due to the rising exchange rate.
PTDF has shortlisted over 5,000 applicants nationwide for the award of scholarships for the 2023/2024 academic session overseas scheme.
Mr Arase said that the commission would strive to curtail the culture of excesses by engaging the police and the public.
Refugee journalists working in exile will also benefit from the funding programme.
