Ododo Vows to Prioritize Students Welfares, Approves N646.8m for Bursary Allowance
Ibrahim Oyewale in LokojaThe Kogi State Government has vowed to continue to prioritize the welfare of students in various institutions of higher learning in the country This trails the governors
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has pledged to prioritize the welfare of students in higher education institutions and approved N646.8 million for bursary allowances to 20,157 students across the state. At the official flag off ceremony of the disbursement, Governor Ododo increased the undergraduate bursary from N12,000 to N30,000 and medical students' bursary from N30,000 to N75,000.
The Kogi State Scholarship Board will be responsible for selecting qualified students, with the election process open to all Kogi State students nationwide. Governor Ododo commended President Bola Tinubu's intervention through the NELFund and urged students to take advantage of government interventions to excel in their education.
The Executive Secretary of the Scholarship Board, Dr. Afolabi Raji, expressed gratitude to Governor Ododo for the significant increase in bursary awards, which have reached over 150% from N12,000 in 2024 to N30,000 for undergraduates and N75,000 for medical students. They have already selected 13,157 beneficiaries out of 20,000 applicants, with ongoing alerts for future recipients.
The National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) has lauded Governor Ododo's generosity and pledged continued support for Kogi State students in higher education institutions across Nigeria.
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