Gov. Oborevwori approves payment of 2023/2024 bursary
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved the payment of the 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) to eligible students of the state in higher institutions across the country.
The executive secretary, State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Godfrey Enita, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Asaba.
Mr Enita said the payment would commence on Monday, February 3, adding that 32,028 students would benefit from the bursary scheme.
“This is to notify the general public, particularly Students of Delta State origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria, that the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board will commence payment of the 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) on February 3, 2025.
“This payment is specifically for students of Delta State origin who are enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria and have completed the necessary registration and verification processes for the 2023/2024 bursary award,” he stated.
He said the board commended Mr Oborevwori for prioritising the welfare of students.
“And for upscaling educational development in general and making it a critical component of his M.O.R.E Agenda.
“The board is, therefore, urging all the 32,028 eligible beneficiaries to take their studies seriously and be worthy ambassadors of Delta State in their various institutions of learning,” Mr Enita said.
(NAN)
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