How many students can achieve straight A1 in all 9 subjects in the Senior Secondary School WAEC examinations? Statistically, about one in a million. Fa’iza Abubakar has joined that elite group by scoring distinctions (A1) in all the subjects she sat for, at Olumawu College, Wuse 2, Abuja and for this, the Kano state government is giving her scholarship to cover her undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate degrees, at any university of her choice across the world.
This was disclosed by the Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. “This gesture is to acknowledge merit and to especially encourage girl-child education in our state,” he said.
Fa’iza Abubakar with Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje
He also said the state government was making arrangements to ensure that gifted children were given the opportunity to fully explore their potentials.
A statement, Saturday, by his spokesperson, Salihu Yakasai, quoted Mr. Ganduje as saying “we are happy that this child has performed very well and I want to assure that we will continue to encourage our people to achieve in their chosen endeavours and bring honour to their families, the state and the nation at large”.
He enjoined parents to encourage their children to strive for academic and moral distinction to enable them excel in life.
In her remarks, Ms. Fa’iza, who thanked the state government for its magnanimity, said she intended to study Medicine.
