By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Lokoja, Kogi State January 24, 2025
In a bold move to empower education in Kogi State, Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has flagged off the disbursement of bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions. The Governor was represented by the Deputy Governor at the Glass House of Government House, Lokoja.
The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. A total of 8,750 students will benefit from the bursary allowance, with each student receiving ₦30,000
The Governor in his words “Education remains a critical tool in combating crime and driving development in our society,” Governor Ododo emphasized, highlighting his administration’s commitment to providing quality education.
A total of 8,750 students will benefit from the bursary allowance, with each student receiving ₦30,000. Law students from Kogi State will also receive a higher bursary allowance of ₦300,000 each.
The governor also presented a ₦5 million complementary scholarship to Miss Favour Oluwatimilehin Adebayo, a distinguished student who secured the prestigious European Union ERASMUS+ Scholarship.
Governor Ododo encouraged students to stay focused, shun distractions, and participate in driving Kogi State’s development. He also announced a policy to grant automatic employment to the best graduating students from all tertiary institutions in the state.
The governor expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to education, particularly the Student Loan Initiative.
The Governor finally reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of Kogi State students, promising to continue working closely with student union bodies.
