Kogi State Students Receive Over ₦316 Million Naira Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support



In a courageous move to empower education in Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has launched the disbursement of over ₦316 million in bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families, demonstrating the Governor's commitment to education and youth development.

The event, held at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja, was attended by dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu, who represented Governor Ododo. In his remarks, the Governor emphasized the importance of education in combating crime and driving development in society.


A total of 8,750 students will benefit from the bursary allowance, with each student receiving ₦30,000. Additionally, students from Kogi State in law school will receive a higher bursary allowance of ₦300,000 each. Governor Ododo also awarded a ₦5 million complementary scholarship to Miss Favour Oluwatimilehin Adebayo, an outstanding student who secured the prestigious European Union ERASMUS+ Scholarship.

The Governor announced a policy to offer automatic employment to 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 Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, thanked the Governor for prioritizing the welfare and education of the students. She emphasized that education is power and encouraged students to approach their academics earnestly, achieve good grades, and contribute positively to their families and the state.


The Commissioner for Education, Hon Wemi Ojo Jones, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Relations, Hon. Onogwu Mohammed, also expressed their appreciation for the bursary scheme, affirming that the scholarship will breathe life into the students and propel them to perform excellently in academics.

The Executive 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, implemented to alleviate the educational financial burdens faced by the people of the state.


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

With this initiative, Governor Ododo's administration reaffirms its commitment to the welfare of Kogi State students, pledging to continue collaborating closely with student union bodies. The Governor expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his dedication to education, particularly the Student Loan Initiative.
Hassan Abubàkar -Editor. 

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