A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Larry Ven-Bawa, has disbursed N6 million scholarships to 461 students in his constituency studying in various tertiary institutions

Mr Ven-Bawa, member representing Akwanga North constituency at the state legislature, disclosed this at the maiden edition of Annual Value Addition Scholarship Empowerment Scheme in Akwanga on Friday.

Mr Ven-Bawa, who is the Chief Whip of the House, said that the gesture was to boost education in his constituency and the state at large.

He said. “During my campaign, I promised to add value to the people of my constituency and what I have been doing is value addition. I came to add value to your lives. You are aware of what I have done and still doing in the area of agriculture, employment, water supply and empowerment, among others.

“Today, I have decided to disburse N15,000 each to 267 degree students and N10,000 each to 194 non-degree students such as NCE, Diploma as part of my commitment to improve on the standard of education in my constituency and the state at large. This is also to reduce the burden of school fees on parents and guardians. Furthermore, it is part of my efforts in complementing Governor Abdullahi Sule’s efforts in the education sector.’’

According to him, the beneficiaries cut across Ancho B, Ningha’ah, Agyaga, Nunku, Ningo/Bohar and Andaha wards.

He charged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the money to actualise their academic goals.

“I want to appeal to the beneficiaries to ensure they use the fund for the purpose for which it was given,” he added.

He assured the people of his constituency of quality and sound representation at the state Assembly.

“By the grace of God, I will continue to put smiles on your faces through initiating good policies and programmes that will have direct bearing on your lives and the lives of others.

“I want to assure you of good and effective representation at the state legislature at all times,” he said.

The lawmaker also urged the students to be serious in their studies in order to excel in their academic pursuits.

Besides, Mr Ven-Bawa advised the students to shun cultism, drug abuse and other negative vices in their interest and for the overall development of the state.

The chief whip appreciated the governor for his efforts in boosting the education sector, among other sectors in the state.

He called on his constituents and residents of the state at large to support the governor to succeed.

In their separate remarks, Commissioner 1, Nasarawa State Civil Service Commission, Mr Randolph Para, Deputy Chairman, Akwanga LGA, Mr Shuaibu Basau, and President, National Association of Mada Students, Mr Paul Daniel, commended Mr Ven-Bawa for always been on the side of his people via his laudable policies and programmes.

They urged the people of the constituency to support the lawmaker and Mr Sule to succeed.

Responding, some of the beneficiaries, Amwe Abubakar and Suzana Suleiman, appreciated the lawmaker for the gesture, promising to be hard working and take their studies seriously to excel in life.

(NAN)