Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a sum of N350 million as payment for the 2025 scholarship and bursary for students of the state’s origin in various higher institutions across the country.
This development was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday in Akure.
According to the Governor, the payment will cover five categories of students, including medical students, law students, and students with disabilities. He noted that the money was approved for about 12,000 students, which was an improvement from that of 2024, when the sum of N335m was disbursed to 11,200 students.
Aiyedatiwa noted that in 2024, the annual bursary for students was increased from N10,000 to N20,000, while students with disabilities received N75,000 each, and scholarship beneficiaries received N100,000 each.
“My administration recognises education as the cornerstone for development. It is the key to unlocking the potential of young people. Many of our students face significant financial challenges in pursuing their academic dreams. That is why we have these bursaries and scholarship awards, as well as financial assistance, to provide support, alleviate financial burdens, and enable our students to focus on their studies,” he said.
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