Minna: A legal luminary, Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, has announced the sponsorship of 10 students to study Nupe Language at the university level. Ndarani stated in an interview with newsmen in Minna that the scholarship would commence with the Nupe Language Degree programme recently approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2025.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ndarani has committed an undisclosed amount of money to fund the education of the beneficiaries from 100 to 400 levels. The learned silk explained that his decision was inspired by the efforts of Nupe Language advocates who tirelessly worked to institutionalize the course at the tertiary level. He described the approval as a milestone for preserving Nupe Language and culture.
‘We are fully prepared to support and formally unveil the Nupe Language degree programme once it begins. We will also invite our associates and well-meaning individuals to support our (Nupe) kingdom by sponsoring more students. By the grace of God, we intend to create opportunities for outstanding graduates to participate in international exchange programmes after graduation,’ Ndarani said.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development, cultural preservation, and academic advancement in Nupe land and beyond. He added that the scholarship would encourage enrolment in the programme, ease the financial burden of students, and strengthen efforts to sustain indigenous languages through formal education.
The NUC’s approval of the Nupe Language degree programme has been widely hailed as a breakthrough.