The chairman of the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Olusegun Onilude, has assured students of the council in higher institutions that bursary would be disbursed on time.

Mr Onilude gave the assurance in a statement signed by his supervisor for education, Sewede Pot-Balogun, on Thursday.

He said the issues surrounding the delays had been resolved.

Mr Onilude lauded the students’ maturity in tackling the matter through an open letter from concerned Badagry students, addressed to him and the education office.

“It is always encouraging to see our future leaders expressing their concerns in a mature and disciplined manner,” he said.

Mr Onilude reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to education, citing achievements that include free JAMB forms, summer schools, improved school facilities, and bursary programmes.

He noted, “The Onilude-led administration has made the education of Badagry students a priority. While your letter serves as a reminder, it is not the ultimate impetus for action, as the administration has already prioritised the disbursement in its budget. Your accounts will be credited sooner than expected.”

Mr Onilude attributed the delays to unforeseen circumstances, stressing that the issues had been looked into.

He expressed gratitude for the students’ understanding and cooperation.

He stated, “Thank you for the manner in which you publicly registered your displeasure. I pledge that my administration will continue prioritising education, and service to the people is our utmost priority.”

(NAN)