Cross River: Tinubu-Ojo unveils scholarship scheme for 1,000 students
The daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has unveiled a scholarship scheme for over 1,000 indigent students seeking admission at Havilla University in Cross River.
The president’s daughter unveiled the scheme on Tuesday to commemorate her second anniversary as the pro-chancellor and chairwoman of the school’s governing council.
She said the scheme would be a tuition-free award valued at N400,000 per student, covering the 2025/2026 academic session.
Ms Tinubu-Ojo, the iyaloja-general of Nigeria, stated that the initiative reflected her commitment to youth empowerment and educational advancement. She described education as “the only leveller between the rich and the poor in society”.
She explained that every Nigerian youth deserves access to quality education to ensure a brighter future for the nation.
Ms Tinubu-Ojo commended the institution’s chancellor, Jones Tangban, for his exceptional leadership.
Ms Tinubu-Ojo urged prospective beneficiaries to take the opportunity seriously now and in the near future.
Mr Tangban commended Tinubu-Ojo for her generosity, noting that her gesture aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr Tinubu’s administration, even though the scholarships are personally funded.
Ms Tinubu-Ojo had earlier inaugurated the Folasade Tinubu-Ojo Complex of the institution.
She also laid the foundation for the Folasade Tinubu-Ojo Centre for Vocational Studies at the university grounds to further strengthen her legacy in educational development.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Makinde blames FG, NYSC as Oyo corps members lament delayed October allowance
The corps members lamented the delay, stating that the non-payment caused inconvenience and financial difficulties.
Anti-Corruption
NDIC vows to block diversion of liquidated banks’ recovered assets, funds
NDIC says there is zero tolerance for diverting funds realised from the sale or recovery of failed banks’ assets.
Health
Suspected Ebola cases negative as Adamawa establishes 18 border screening points
Adamawa government established 18 screening points across nine local government areas bordering Cameroon.
Africa
NTAC DG tasks volunteers on greater impact in Sierra Leone
Mr Yakub said the corps has deployed over 1,500 volunteers to African countries, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP) over time.
NationWide
FG targets 20,000MW power generation, promises stable electricity within five years
Mr Tegbe said the government was pursuing a long-term strategy to expand generation capacity.
Politics
Tinubu governing as statesman, not politician, to fix Nigeria’s problems: Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila said the Tinubu administration’s overarching goal is to build an ecosystem where honest labour guarantees a decent livelihood.
