UNIMAID Alumni Association to Launch N1bn Scholarship Fund

The UNIMAID Alumni Association, led by Global President Baba Shettima Kukawa, announced plans to create a N1 billion scholarship fund aimed at supporting indigent students during its annual general meeting in Abuja. Kukawa stated that the fund would assist with living expenses, with the number of beneficiaries determined by available resources.

This initiative is part of a broader agenda to enhance the association's contributions to the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and improve student welfare. The association also plans to establish a professional development board covering five fields, including accounting and medicine, to facilitate mentorship among alumni and students.

Kukawa emphasized the importance of unity and structure within the association, which has seen nearly 10,000 alumni register on an online portal within four months. Additionally, UNIMAID Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muhammed Laminu Mele urged alumni to strengthen their support for the university's development during a reunion dinner and award night.