According to him, the screening exercise is for candidates who applied through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and the direct entry programme.
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.
The VC said that N1.3 billion from the approved 2025 intervention will be channeled to physical infrastructure and programme upgrades.
According to the circular, the new policy is to reduce undue financial pressure on parents and curb excesses associated with such ceremonies.
The permanent secretary reiterated the Lagos government’s zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence.
According to him, the centre is more than a research hub but a beacon of hope, innovation, and resilience.
Mr Abubakar-Tunga described education as a vital long-term investment and the foundation of sustainable societal progress.
UNICEF has trained officials in Kaduna on budget tracking and analysis for education. The officials trained cut across the three zones.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, gave the reasons on Wednesday.
Mr Ubwa also said that the university promoted 120 senior lecturers/readers to the ranks of associate professors and professors.
