Industrialist and Chairman of Oranto Petroleum Ltd, Prince Arthur Eze, has offered scholarship to 50 undergraduate students of Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS), beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.
A statement by the university’s Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol, Abdallah Elkurebe, revealed that the offer, contained in a letter dated May 8, 2026, said the scheme is designed to support intelligent but financially challenged students who have the potential to excel academically and contribute to society.
According to the letter, the first phase of the programme will cover students enrolled in full-time degree programmes across different faculties of the university.
The scholarship will pay either tuition or tuition and accommodation, depending on the arrangement approved by the university and the sponsor’s office.
The Group Chairman said beneficiaries will be selected based on academic merit, financial need and good character.
