Katsina State Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, led a delegation to Nahda University in Beni Suef, Egypt to evaluate the progress of 41 medical students receiving foreign scholarships. The visit aimed to address the students' academic and welfare needs, including tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses.
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The delegation was received by the University President, Prof Hossam Elmallahy, and Vice President, Prof Ashraf Omar Mahmoud. “By investing in these promising medical students from public secondary schools, we are building a robust healthcare workforce that will serve our communities directly,” Mr Lawal further explained.
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