Nigeria, Oct. 4 -- Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has rewarded the Executive Secretary of the State Scholarship Board, Hajiya Sa'adatu Yahya, with a choice plot of land after she returned over N122 million in excess funds meant for the disbursement of bursary allowances to indigent students.

The governor made the announcement on Thursday at the flag-off ceremony for the disbursement of bursary allowances to successful applicants for the 2023/2024 academic session. The event, which took place at the College of Education, Akwanga, was attended by the Commissioner of Education, Dr. John Mamman, and other dignitaries.

Hajiya Yahya's action has drawn wide commendation, with many describing it as exemplary public service. Among the...