Arewa Group Alleges Tinubu Government Abandoned BEA Scholars for Political Reasons
The Arewa Defence League has accused Bola Tinubu's administration of neglecting Nigerian students enrolled in the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) program for political reasons. The group criticized the government's decision to discontinue funding for foreign scholarships, leaving scholars stranded without stipends.
Despite promises of support until graduation, the situation remains dire. The Ministry of Education's budget allocation for new BEA scholarships has sparked controversy over insufficient funding.
The group's statement underscores the plight of affected students and parents, calling for urgent intervention.
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