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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved N713 million for the year 2024 students’ special assistance scheme (bursary award) for Delta State students in tertiary institutions across the country.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday, signed by Dr Godfrey Enita, Executive Secretary of Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Asaba.
According to the statement, the bursary award approved by the governor covers “students of Delta State origin in Public and Private Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Education, Schools of Nursing Science and other tertiary Schools including Military and Paramilitary institutions.”
Continuing, Enita explained that 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 disclosed.
“This uncommon gesture by H.E Governor Oborevwori should be applauded because it demonstrates his magnanimity and goodwill towards the well-being of Delta State 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 Delta State.
“It is hoped, as always, that beneficiaries of the State’s financial assistance schemes will continue to be worthy ambassadors of Delta State wherever they find themselves,” the statement added.
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