[/quote]Nigerian students are encouraged to apply for UK scholarships as ASUU strike enters 204th day.

President Muhammadu Buhari's Federal Government has encouraged talented Nigerians to apply for the Chevening scholarships, a programme of the British government.

The announcement follows the 204th day of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike.

This was stated in a letter to all vice chancellors that was signed by Chris Maiyaki, the Deputy Executive Secretary, Administration of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The Chevening Scholarships are fully financed fellowships given by the British government to applicants who exhibit the necessary abilities and dedication to constructive change.

The National Universities Commission is in receipt of the letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ref. TSW/BRI/V/T and dated 12 August 2022, with the attached Call Letter from the British High Commission Abuja, dated 3 August 2022, on the aforementioned subject, according to the statement.

As a result, I'm writing to ask Vice-Chancellors to send the Call Letter out widely and urgently to all of your universities.[quote]