The administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Fred Itua disclosed this in a statement on Sunday during a town hall meeting with young people in the State recently.
The statement read, “Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, recently approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursaries for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country as he also pledged to look into passionate requests made by various youth leaders.
It will be recalled that the youths had initially requested for the introduction of bursaries to assist Edo indigenes pursuing higher education in various institutions nationwide.
“The approval of the bursary initiative by Governor Okpebholo, barely eight months in office, is expected to become an annual programme designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families.
“Eligibility 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.”
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