The Lagos state government on Friday said it would commence the disbursement of bursaries and scholarships totalling N635.576million to a total of 8,419 students in the state’s tertiary institutions on December 27, 2017.
In a statement by the special adviser to the governor on education, Obafela Bank-Olemoh, the commencement of the disbursement followed the approval of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
He said: “Following the approval of His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State Scholarship Board will commence disbursement of bursaries and scholarships to students in Lagos state tertiary institutions on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017. This is in furtherance of the state government’s commitment to education.
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“The total amount to be awarded is six Hundred and thirty-five million, five hundred and seventy-six thousand, four hundred and thirty-two naira and thirty-six kobo (NGN 635,576, 432.36), to a total of eight-thousand four hundred and nineteen (8,419) beneficiaries.”
According to him, inspite of economic constraints, the administration of Governor Ambode continues to prioritise education across all levels, with investment in school infrastructure and furniture, as well as human infrastructure projects.
While urging the beneficiaries to make good use of the funds, Bank-Olemoh gave assurances the state government, on its part, would continue to come up with policies and programmes to develop and transform the education sector.
“Students across the state and particularly, beneficiaries of the bursaries and scholarships are urged to steward well the resources of the state, as good citizens, and to make the most of the educational opportunities that have been given to them,” Bank-Olemoh added.
