Delta NDC gov campaign organisation seeks increase in bursary for students

The Chris Iyovwaye Campaign Organisation has called on the Delta State Government to boost bursary payments for students to N100,000, citing increased tuition fees and other education-related expenses. Director-General Dr Alfred Mulade made the demands in response to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's award of a N50m educational support fund to Miss Ogheneovo Davina of Model Technical College, Oghareki.

While praising Davina's achievement, the organization urged the government to review the Students Special Assistance Scheme, calling for greater transparency in its administration and disclosure of amounts paid to beneficiaries. The group highlighted concerns over the inadequacy of individual bursary payments, with some students receiving as little as N19,500.

They also questioned the N800 non-refundable processing fee for applicants and urged the government to clarify the current bursary amount, its last review, and how it addresses current economic realities. The organisation emphasized the need for consistent investment in education and policies that reflect the financial realities faced by students and their families.