Senator Sani sponsors 20 constituents to study in Sudan

Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna central has sponsored 20 Islamic scholars and students for three months courses in Sudan.

Speaking to the Media at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) shortly before the departue of the beneficiaries, Senator Sani said the beneficiaries would study Islamic law, Arts and Sociology at Khartoom University.

Sani, who is also the chairman House Committee on Foriegn and local debts, said 40 other beneficiaries would be sponosred abroad as second batch as soon as the first batch completed their courses.

The Senator added that 2,500 students are cutrently studying across various inatitutions of learning in Nigeria under his sponsorship.

He said, "I sponsored Islamic scholars to further their studies in Sudan so that when they return to Nigeria they can fight extremism through their sermons and preachings."

Sani assured that he would use any available opportunity that comes his way to facilitate the education of his contituents, saying "education is a key to development."

He urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture by paying attention to their studies and be good ambassaor of their country while in Sudan.

One of the beneficiaries, Imam Ja'far Musa, commended the senator for the gesture and called on other senators and wealthy individuals to emulate Senator Sani by sponsoring more people to study abroad.

"The initiative is a good one and worthy of emulation because it will help the country in various ways," he said.