Delta okays N713 million for students’ bursary payment
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved N713 million for the 2024 bursary award for 32,028 students from the state in tertiary institutions in the country.
The Executive Secretary, State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Godfrey Enita, disclosed this in a statement to journalists on Thursday in Asaba.
According to Mr Enita, the governor’s approval for the 2024 bursary award will cover students of the state in public and private universities.
Mr Enita said, “It also covers students in polytechnics, monotechnics, colleges of education, schools of nursing science, and other tertiary schools, including military and paramilitary institutions. However, the bursary award will be paid only to qualified students who applied for the 2024 bursary award. A total of 32,028 students are expected to benefit from the 2024 bursary award.’’
He described the governor’s gesture as rare and uncommon that should be applauded.
He said, “The governor demonstrates his magnanimity and goodwill towards the well-being of the Delta students and youths in general. It also underscores his commitment towards educational advancement through financial assistance to students in diverse forms and through massive infrastructural development in schools across the state. It is hoped, as always, that beneficiaries of the state’s financial assistance schemes will continue to be worthy ambassadors of Delta wherever they find themselves.”
(NAN)
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