National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
In a significant move to support education and alleviate financial burdens on students, the Kogi State Government has commenced the payment of 2024 bursary scholarship support to over 8,750 undergraduates from Kogi State in tertiary institutions across the country.
Governor Ahmed Ododo, represented by his deputy, Joel Oyibo Salifu, flagged off the disbursement at the Government House in Lokoja, emphasizing that education is not just a privilege but a right.
“When our children are educated, the state benefits immensely from their contributions to development.
Today, we are disbursing N30,000 to each of the 8,549 undergraduates captured in this year’s bursary scheme, worth N256.47 million.
Additionally, we are providing N300,000 to each of our 201 students at the Nigerian Law School worth N60.3 million.”
The bursary scheme, valued at N316 million, is a significant investment in education, aimed at empowering students to focus on their academic pursuits.
Governor Ododo assured that this disbursement will become an annual event under his administration.
The state government has also approved a significant scholarship fund for students in Kogi State.
Specifically, 14 students from higher institutions across the state will each receive N1.7 million, totaling N23.8 million.
The Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Scholarship Board (KSSB), Mr. Afolabi Joseph-Raji, appreciated the governor for the gesture, saying “it would significantly alleviate the financial burden on parents and have a profound impact on the lives of Kogi students.”
Jeremiah Elukpo, the National President of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), thanked the governor for prioritizing quality education in the state.
The Kogi State Government’s commitment to education is evident in its increased funding for the sector.
Governor Ododo has approved 1.5 billion naira for the state’s bursary and scholarship board, aiming to transform the education sector and provide much-needed support to students.
