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  • Pantami Foundation clears outstanding fees for Gombe Students at BUK

    Pantami Foundation clears outstanding fees for Gombe Students at BUK

    Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantanmi, has settled all outstanding registration fees for Gombe State students at Bayero University Kano (BUK) through the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation).

    The intervention came after the President of the Gombe State Students Association (GOSSA) at BUK, Muhammad Alamin Abdulkadir, reached out to Pantami on social media about the financial constraints many students were facing.

    The scholar immediately directed a swift payment to ensure the affected students were not held back from their studies due to monetary difficulties. The foundation’s action has provided significant relief to learners and families.

    This is not the first time Pantami lended prompt assistance to undergraduates in need. He previously sponsored the registration fees for numerous students at Gombe State University (GSU).

    In a statement at the weekend, Abdulkadir expressed profound gratitude, highlighting Pantami’s consistent support for education, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

    “The students of BUK will also never forget your intervention in 2022 when you provided free buses for our return to campus after the prolonged Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike,” he said. “That singular act restored hope and eased the challenges of many families.”

    “From the depth of our hearts, we say: ‘Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for always standing with the youth. Thank you for relieving the burdens of our parents and for everything you continue to do for society.’”

    Abdulkadir described Professor Pantami as a “visionary mentor and a father to all,” whose continuous investment in human capital development makes the future of Nigerian youth “undoubtedly brighter.”

    The GOSSA BUK President further extended appreciation to Dr. Salihu Ahmad Pantami, a patron of the association and a childhood friend of the former minister, for his mentorship and tireless efforts.

  • Pantami Foundation launches phone repair, AI training for youths

    Pantami Foundation launches phone repair, AI training for youths

    The Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) has announced the launch of its third training programme, offering free training in phone repair and artificial intelligence (AI) to over 10,000 Nigerian youth.

    The transformative initiative is designed to equip the participants with practical as well as in-demand skills to foster vocation, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship.

    In a statement by Prof. Suleiman Mohammed of the foundation, the programme aims to help Nigerians capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

    “AI and other emerging technologies are expected to create 170 million new jobs globally,” the statement reads, citing data from the World Economic Forum (WEF). “We must ensure that our citizens are prepared to benefit from these opportunities.”

    The foundation, established by Pantami (Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya) — a former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, is resolutely dedicated to providing essential skills at no cost.

    The program goes beyond technical training, representing a strategic effort to reduce unemployment and empower young Nigerians to innovate and thrive in the digital economy.

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    “This initiative reflects Professor Pantami’s unwavering commitment to lift communities through education and technology,” a representative stated. “We are not just training individuals; we are building a future where our youth can create opportunities for themselves and others.”

    The application portal for Gombe state residents opened on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will close on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official link. Training schedules for other states will be announced.

    The PIP Foundation has a history of impactful projects, including providing JAMB and university scholarships and supporting various community projects, underscoring its mission to improve lives across Nigeria.

  • Pantami Foundation disburses ₦18m scholarship to 232 indigent students

    Pantami Foundation disburses ₦18m scholarship to 232 indigent students

    In a significant move to boost education, the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) has disbursed over ₦18 million in scholarships to 232 indigent students from various tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

    The 2025 phase includes beneficiaries from Gombe State University (GSU), North-Eastern University Gombe, Federal University of Kashere, University of Maiduguri and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, among others.

    At Gombe State University, the scholarship was executed in two batches. The first, disbursed to the university in May 2025, assisted 86 students with ₦5,428,664. The second, released June 19, supported 140 students with ₦10,835,466.

    The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University, Professor Sani Ahmed Yauta, expressed profound appreciation to Professor Pantami for his sustained investment in youth and education, calling the gesture timely and impactful.

    Students from other institutions received ₦1,832,000, bringing the total disbursement for the 2025 academic session to ₦18,096,130. The donation builds on the 2024 programme, which supported over 100 students, mostly from the Federal University of Kashere.

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    Two GSU recipients, Fatima Ali and Edom Adam, described the scholarship as a life-changing intervention and a huge relief to their families. The Gombe State Students Association (GOSSA) also commended the initiative.

    GOSSA, which played a vital role in the screening and nomination process, explained that the selection of beneficiaries was based on financial need as well as academic merit.

    In a statement, the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation extended its gratitude to university administrators, programme coordinators, and volunteers who contributed to the successful execution of the 2025 scholarship scheme.

    The organisation encouraged public and private sector leaders to invest in education, echoing Nelson Mandela’s famous words: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

    It urged students to complement their academic pursuits with vocational and digital skills to become self-reliant, stating that “adaptability and self-sufficiency are essential tools for navigating today’s dynamic socio-economic landscape.”

  • Sallah: Pantami foundation donates N66m, 162 animals to underprivileged in Gombe, Abuja

    Sallah: Pantami foundation donates N66m, 162 animals to underprivileged in Gombe, Abuja

    In a major philanthropic gesture to support the less privileged during the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation has doled out 12 cows, 150 rams, and N66 million.

    The donations, valued at over N170 million, would ease the burden of Sallah expenses for the poor, orphans, religious scholars, and community stakeholders across Gombe State and Abuja.

    The distribution commenced on the 1st of June 2025 across the 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Gombe State, as well as parts of the Federal Capital Territory.

    The Distribution Committee is chaired by Alhaji Ahmad Abubakar Walama, ex-Chairman of Dukku Local Government and former Commissioner for Local Government in Gombe State.

    Walama, a kingmaker in the Gombe Emirate, noted that the donations were made to honour the Foundation’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable groups during religious festivities.

    Breakdown of the intervention includes 150 rams valued at N49 million—100 allocated for beneficiaries in Gombe and 50 in Abuja—and 12 cows worth N15 million, all distributed in Gombe.

    Furthermore, a total of N66 million in cash was shared among stakeholders, orphans, and the less privileged throughout the 11 LGAs of Gombe.

    Committee members who coordinated the distribution are notable figures such as Dr. Abubakar Saidu, ex-Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe; Dr. Muhammad Bello of Gombe State University; Dr. Umar Garba Dokaji; Architect Dahiru Saidu; Alhaji Adamu Abubakar (Talban Akko).

    Others include Muhammad J. Tulashi Billiri; Alhaji Muhammad Dandi Balanga; Dr. Buhari Magaji Bajoga; Hajiya Aisha Puma; Malama Jamila; Hajiya Uwani; Hon. Muhammad Buhari Dalhatu; Alhaji Bappa Abdullahi Ahmad, a retired CBN Director; and Malam Abdulhamid Hassan Shongom.

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    Beneficiaries across various locations expressed deep gratitude for the gesture, offering prayers for the continued blessings and success of the Foundation and its founder.

    The committee also made arrangements for additional cows to be slaughtered and meat distributed during Sallah at the Gombe residence of Professor Pantami to reach even more individuals in need.

    Established by Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting education, health, feeding, and mentorship programmes for the underprivileged.

    The latest assistance underscores the humanitarian organisation’s broader mission to alleviate hardship and promote social welfare in communities.