Arthur Eze Awards Scholarship to 50 Northwest University Sokoto Students

Businessman and Chairman of Oranto Petroleum Ltd, Arthur Eze, has awarded scholarships to 50 undergraduate students of Northwest University Sokoto, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to a statement issued by the university’s Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol, Abdallah Elkurebe, the scholarship programme is aimed at supporting academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged students with the potential to contribute meaningfully to society.

The first phase of the initiative will cover students enrolled in full time degree programmes across various faculties of the institution. Depending on the approved arrangement, the scholarship will cover tuition fees or both tuition and accommodation.

Eze said beneficiaries would be selected based on academic merit, financial need and good character. He added that the award would remain valid throughout each student’s degree programme, provided they maintain good academic performance and discipline.

He also directed the university’s scholarship committee to recommend qualified candidates while his office works with the institution to finalise the selection process and disbursement of the awards.

The philanthropist described the initiative as part of his commitment to developing Nigeria’s future leaders and professionals. He also commended the university’s founder, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, for his contributions to the advancement of education in the country.

Responding, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Mukhtar Umar Bunza, expressed appreciation for the scholarship, describing it as a timely intervention that would reduce the financial burden on deserving students and improve access to quality higher education.

He assured that the university would ensure the scholarship is awarded transparently to qualified students in line with the conditions outlined by the sponsor.