The parents of 88 Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus have made an urgent appeal to the state government, requesting immediate assistance to clear their children’s debts at various educational institutions.
Ibrahim Tudu, chairman of the Cyprus Students’ Parents Association in Zamfara State, released a statement on Saturday, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by the students.
“We are still appealing to Governor Dauda Lawal to settle the debts owed for our children, enabling them to continue their studies in different fields,” he stated.
Mr Tudu pointed out that the students’ residence permits, tuition fees, and accommodation have long since expired.
“The state government has failed to pay all tuition fees, accommodation, residence permits, and food for our children. We earnestly urge His Excellency to respond positively and address this debt.
“We feel it is essential to inform the public about the true plight of our children currently stranded in Cyprus and facing significant hardship. As parents and guardians, we must clarify the misinformation regarding their situation.
“We once again appeal to His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, to settle the outstanding debts of the 88 students, which total over N1 billion,” Mr Tudu explained.
Mustafa Jafaru-Kaura, the senior special assistant to Governor Dauda Lawal, recently stated that the state government has already disbursed ₦290 million for the students.
He also mentioned that the students opted not to return despite the state government providing flight tickets for their return to Nigeria.
(NAN)
