The Japanese International Cooperation
Agency says it is sponsoring 29 Nigerians to Japan for their Master’s
degree under the Japanese Government Official Development Assistance.
A statement issued on Monday in Abuja by
Ms Salamatu Baba, Public Relations official of JICA Nigeria, said the
beneficiaries would also undergo internship at the completion of their
programme.
“This Initiative offers opportunities
for young and eligible African youths to study at Master’s courses in
Japanese universities as international students and also experience
internships at Japanese enterprises.
“This is in order to develop effective
skills and knowledge in various fields, with the aim of contributing to
the development of industries in Africa.
“This is in fulfilment of a promise made
by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the Fifth Tokyo International
Conference on African Development.
“Abe promised a strategic five-year plan to provide 1,000 African youths with such master’s scholarship opportunities,” it said.
Baba said JICA received 1,946
applications from 50 African countries for the scholarship for the
Japanese fiscal year admission 2016.
“In Nigeria, JICA received 196
applications that went through the four-tier rigorous screening exercise
out of which 29 applicants were successful.
“The participants are expected to
contribute to the development of Nigeria in collaboration with the
Japanese private sector on their return,” the statement said.
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