FCT minister Nyesom Wike has approved N280.3 million to pay scholarships to 13,946 indigent students at all levels of education in Abuja.

Danlami Hayyo, mandate secretary (Education Secretariat), disclosed this on Thursday in Gwagwalada during the inauguration of the accelerated rehabilitation of 19 public schools across FCT.

The inauguration took place at the School of the Gifted in Gwagwalada.

Mr Hayyo explained that the amount was for new and existing indigent beneficiaries in different schools and levels of learning “to ensure that no child is left behind.”

He added that besides scholarships and public schools’ rehabilitation, the minister had equally resuscitated the school sports festival, abandoned 25 years back.

The mandate secretary said that the goal of school rehabilitation was to enhance the learning environment and promote educational excellence.

Mr Hayyo added that the move would ensure that students and teachers have access to quality facilities for quality education delivery.

According to him, the measures are evidence of the minister’s commitment to the total development of future leaders.

“This is a testament to the minister’s dedication to providing an environment conducive to learning, one that nurtures the dreams and aspirations of young ones. It is about laying a foundation for a brighter future for our children,” Mr Hayyo said.

He added, “We are reaffirming our commitment to ensuring that every child in the FCT has access to quality education and a safe and stimulating learning environment where they can grow, thrive, and transform into the leaders of tomorrow.”

(NAN)