27,727 candidates, representing 42.17 per cent, obtained credit or above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
Applications for the scholarships end on March 31.
Mr Muhammad said the intervention reflected the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening basic education delivery.
Mrs Mohammed said the intervention was under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
Mr Fanu said the appointment was a single tenure or five years.
Mr Wushishi said NABTEB’s visit reflected strong institutional goodwill and expressed NECO’s enthusiasm for renewed collaboration.
Mr Ajaero noted that teaching profession is the bedrock of every other profession.
“I never forgot I was a hawker. I never forgot that I never had electricity or drinking water,’’ she said.
Mohammed Isa-Kida on Wednesday assumed office as the fourth vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia.
He described tertiary institutions as critical platforms for shaping values.
