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FG Denies Abandoning Nigerian Scholarship Students in Morocco

The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco have been abandoned, insisting that all eligible beneficiaries remain fully supported.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the claims as false, misleading, and deliberately intended to misinform the public.

In a statement issued through the Director of Press and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the minister emphasized that no Nigerian student on a valid Federal Government scholarship has been neglected.

Dr. Alausa explained that students enrolled under the Bilateral Education Scholarship Programme before 2024 have received funding up to the 2024 budget year, in line with the Federal Government’s commitments.

He acknowledged that some payment delays have occurred due to fiscal constraints but assured that the issue is being resolved through ongoing engagements between the Ministries of Education and Finance.

The minister also refuted claims that new bilateral scholarship awards were granted in October 2025 or thereafter, describing the documents circulating to support such claims as fake and unauthenticated.

According to him, the decision to discontinue certain overseas scholarship programs followed an extensive policy review, which found that Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education now possess adequate capacity to offer similar courses locally.

He clarified that only scholarships fully funded by foreign governments will continue, with all financial responsibilities borne by the host countries.

Despite the policy shift, Dr. Alausa assured that students already enrolled under existing arrangements will continue to receive full support until they complete their studies.

Students who choose to return to Nigeria will be allowed to do so without restrictions, with the government facilitating their reintegration into local institutions and covering their return travel costs.

The minister said the reforms are aimed at addressing inefficiencies and curbing abuses within the scholarship system, noting that funding overseas programs already available in Nigeria had placed unnecessary strain on public finances.

“Our reforms are focused on transparency, accountability, and the prudent use of public resources,” he stated.

Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian students and warned against the spread of misinformation or efforts to undermine policies designed to strengthen national capacity and protect the integrity of the education sector.