As part of efforts to ease financial burden on indegents’ families, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo state origin in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The governor noted that the initiative aligns with his administration’s broader vision to enhance access to quality education.
He stated that it was also geared to encourage academic excellence, and support the aspirations of Edo youths to contribute meaningfully to the development of the State and the nation.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Mr. Fred Itua, said Okpebholo made the pleged after a passionate request by young people during a town hall meeting in Edo state.
The statement noted, “the approved bursary will assist Edo indigenes pursuing higher education in various institutions nationwide.”
It quoted the governor as saying, “egibility for the bursary will be based on proper verification through the applicant’s local government of origin to ensure that only genuine indigenes of the State benefit from the scheme.
“Further details on application procedures and timelines will be made available by the various relevant government agencies.”