The AUG Foundation for Orphans and Less-Privileged has extended support to students and vulnerable individuals in Zamfara.
The foundation’s latest initiative aims to alleviate the financial burdens faced by underprivileged students and provide much-needed medical assistance to those in critical need.
On Tuesday, the District Head of Mayana, Alhaji Mustafa Mayana, presented the foundation’s aid to beneficiaries in Gusau. The support included financial assistance for 20 students from tertiary institutions and medical aid for 10 vulnerable individuals.
The foundation’s educational support covered 10 students from the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda and 10 from the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau.
Each student received financial aid ranging between N25,000 and N51,000 to help with their school fees. Alhaji Mayana emphasized the importance of utilizing the funds wisely and encouraged the students to focus on their education.
“Each of the beneficiaries received financial support ranging between N25,000, N35,000 and N51,000 to enable them to pay the registration of their school fees,” he said.
In addition to educational aid, the AUG Foundation addressed urgent medical needs by providing N20,000 to each of the 10 individuals for medical expenses.
The foundation also contributed to other immediate needs within the community. Abubakar Kafinta received N150,000 for the repair of a collapsed fence at his home, while Aminu was given N100,000 along with two bags of assorted grains.
Jamilu Altine benefited from N140,000 to cover house rent, and Muhammad Abdullahi received free medical treatment for ongoing hospital expenses.
Previously, the AUG Foundation had made several other significant contributions, including cash donations and food items to vulnerable persons in Zamfara.
Malam Shehu Adamu from Talata Mafara received a bag of rice, a carton of macaroni, and N30,000 in cash. Malam Rabi’u Magami from Gusau town was given N100,000 for medical treatment, and Ibrahim Altine received N90,000 in cash.
Further demonstrating its commitment to education, the foundation awarded scholarships to seven students from Zamfara’s tertiary institutions.
The support covers their school fees for the 2024/2025 academic session, with the foundation pledging to continue this assistance until the students complete their studies.
An official of the foundation, Abdul Bala-Gusau on behalf of the founder of the AUG Foundation, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, said the gesture was aimed at providing succour to the beneficiaries, considering the current economic hardship in the state.
“This is part of the foundation’s project to support vulnerable students considering the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians.
“Today, we are happy to present the education support of school fees to vulnerable students facing difficulties in paying school fees.
“The beneficiaries were Seven in number selected from Abdu Gusau State-owned Polytechnic Talata Mafara, Federal Polytechnic Kaura-Namoda and Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau.
“We have settled the payment of their School fees for the 2024/2025 Academic Session, we will maintain this gesture until they finish their studies”, he said.
According to him, the foundation also on Sunday, offered cash donations to 20 vulnerable households in Gusau Local Government Area.
“Each beneficiary received the cash assistance of N5,000 each. We realised that considering the current economic hardship faced by Nigerians, many vulnerable households cannot feed their families.
“We believe the gesture will put the smile on all the family members of the beneficiaries,’’ he added.
Aliyu Salisu, President of the National Union of Zamfara State Students (NUZAMSS) at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic Talata Mafara, expressed his gratitude for the support, noting that it would significantly ease the students’ financial difficulties.
