The Gwagwalada Area Council has signed an agreement with Mentality Change Consultancy Ltd. for the implementation of a scholarship sponsorship programme aimed at supporting 50 indigenous and indigent students of the Area Council.
The agreement was signed by the Executive Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Kasim Mohammed, alongside the Head of Administration and the Council’s Legal Officer, marking a major step toward the implementation of the scholarship initiative championed by the Kasim Mohammed administration.
Under the programme, 50 carefully selected indigenous and indigent students from Gwagwalada Area Council will receive educational sponsorship to pursue professional courses in various fields.
The beneficiaries are expected to have the opportunity to study courses including Medicine, Nursing, Law, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
The initiative is designed to provide financial support to students whose academic aspirations could otherwise be affected by financial constraints, while creating greater opportunities for young people from the Area Council to acquire professional qualifications.
The scholarship programme also reflects the administration’s stated commitment to supporting education and investing in the development of young people within Gwagwalada.
The signing of the agreement formally establishes the framework for the collaboration between Gwagwalada Area Council and Mentality Change Consultancy Ltd. towards the implementation of the sponsorship programme.
The initiative is expected to provide the selected beneficiaries with the necessary educational support to pursue their chosen professional careers and contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities and the wider society.
The agreement was announced by Muhammad Isah Hassan, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman, in a statement dated August 18, 2026.