Okpebholo approves N1Billion bursary for Edo students in tertiary institutions
By Titus Akhigbe
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country.
Okpebholo, during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State recently, pledged to look into a passionate request made by various youth leaders.
The youths, had requested for the introduction of bursaries to assist Edo indigenes pursuing higher education in various institutions nationwide.
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The approval of the bursary initiative by Governor Okpebholo, barely eight months in office, is expected to become an annual program designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families.
According to him, eligibility for the bursary will be based on proper verification through the applicant’s Local Government of Origin to ensure that only genuine indigenes of the State benefit from the scheme.
Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative aligns with his administration’s broader vision to enhance access to quality education, encourage academic excellence, and support the aspirations of Edo youths to contribute meaningfully to the development of the State and the nation.
