In a heartwarming gesture, an anonymous benefactor has come forward to settle the outstanding school fees of several students from Southern Kaduna in the Department of Economics at KASU.
The philanthropic act was discovered when the provost of the College of Communication, Social and Management Sciences, Prof. Victor Gimba Kyari received notifications confirming the payment of their outstanding fees. The mysterious donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed a genuine desire to support education in the region without seeking recognition.
The Provost, visibly moved by the gesture, commended the anonymous benefactor for their generosity and emphasised the positive impact it would have on the academic journey of the students involved.
Prof. Gimba stated that the selfless contribution serves as a beacon of hope and underscores the power of community support in enduring access to education for deserving individuals.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Prof. Yusha’u Ibrahim Ango extended his gratitude on behalf of the university, acknowledging the importance of such community support in fostering educational growth.
The students, who were selected from the Eight Local Governments of Southern Kaduna and Lere Local Government were screened by two lecturers in the Department of Economics, Dr Peter Adamu and Dr Micah Dogara.
The successful students expressed their relief and gratitude, emphasising how this act of kindness has alleviated a significant burden on their academic pursuits.
The identity of the anonymous donor remains shrouded in mystery, as they have requested to keep their act of kindness discreet.
As the university community celebrates this unexpected benevolence, the story of the anonymous benefactor will undoubtedly inspire others to contribute to the betterment of education in Kaduna State.