The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,
Fred Itua on Sunday.
According to the statement, Governor Okpebholo made the promise during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State recently.
He pledged to look into a passionate request made by various youth leaders.
The youths, had earlier requested for the introduction of bursaries to assist Edo indigines pursuing higher education in various institutions nationwide.
The approval of the bursary initiative by Governor Okpebholo, is expected to be an annual program designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families.
According to the governor, eligibility for the bursary will be based on proper verification through the applicant’s Local Government of Origin to ensure that only genuine indigines of the State benefit from the scheme.
Governor Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative aligns with his administration’s broader vision to enhance access to quality education, encourage academic excellence, and support the aspirations of Edo youths to contribute meaningfully to the development of the State and the nation.
The statement added that, further details on application procedures and timelines will be made available by the various relevant government agencies.
