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Kogi Commences Disbursement Of N316mln Bursary Allowance To 8,750 Students

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January 24, 2025
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Kogi Commences Disbursement Of N316mln Bursary Allowance To 8,750 Students
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By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Friday flagged off the disbursement of N316 million as bursary allowance and scholarship support to 8,750 students of the state origin in the Nigerian Law School and other tertiary institutions across the country.

The Governor was represented at the event by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu

The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s initiatives to alleviate the financial burden of students and their families.

While 201 verified law students of Kogi State origin will receive N300,000 each amounting to N60.3million, 8,549 students of the state origin in other tertiary institutions will receive N30,000 each amounting to N256.470 million.

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At the event, Governor Ododo said : “Education remains a critical tool in combating crime and driving development in our society.”

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing quality education.

“A sum of 8,750 students will benefit from the bursary allowance, with each student receiving ₦30,000.

“Students in law school from the State will also receive a higher bursary allowance of ₦300,000 each,” he said.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo also awarded a ₦5 million complementary scholarship to Miss. Favour Oluwatimilehin Adebayo, an outstanding student who secured the prestigious European Union ERASMUS+ Scholarship.

Additionally, he announced a policy to offer automatic employment to the top graduating students from all tertiary institutions in the state.

He urged students to maintain focus, avoid distractions, and actively contribute to driving Kogi State’s development.

The governor expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his dedication to education, particularly the Student Loan Initiative.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of Kogi State students, pledging to continue collaborating closely with student union bodies.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Kogi State Scholarship Board, Mr. Afolabi Joseph Raji, expressed gratitude to the governor for his unwavering commitment and support towards the enhancement of the education sector.

He emphasized that the provision of bursaries and scholarships is entirely free, affirming that this initiative was implemented to alleviate the educational financial burdens faced by the people of the state.

He disclosed that the board has collaborated with Remita for the disbursement of funds, ensuring that the payment process is conducted electronically and with utmost transparency.

Afolabi announced that students who demonstrate exceptional academic prowess will have the opportunity to pursue scholarships for studies in foreign institutions.

In his goodwill message, the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo, commended the current administration for ensuring a stable academic calendar in public institutions in the state.

He emphasizef that the government is building upon the established legacies of former Governor Yahaya Bello.

He lauded Governor Ododo’s efforts in the education sector, citing his ambitious projects across state institutions.

He appealed to the state government for scholarships for postgraduate students.

He referenced Kano and Akwa Ibom States as models, stating that once students are educated, they will contribute significantly to the state’s development and help elevate the state from division and parochial political interests, and ultimately place the state on the global map.

In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Education, Hon Wemi Ojo Jones, expressed appreciation to the Governor for the bursary scheme.

Jones said the scholarship/bursary will breathe a fresh life into the students and propel them to perform excellent in academics.

He praised the current administration for taking the education of the youth seriously.

Similarly, the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade, thanked the governor for prioritizing the welfare and education of the students.

She emphasized that education is power, without which she would not have attained her current position.

She highlighted that through scholarships, the government is investing in the youth of the state, urging students to approach their academics earnestly, achieve good grades, and contribute positively to their families and the state. (vitalnewsngr.com)

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