The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved ₦1 billion as annual bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country.
News of the development was broken in a press statement to that effect by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Fred Itua.
Governor 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.
The approval of the bursary initiative by Governor Okpebholo, barely eight months in office, is expected to become an annual programme designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families.
According to Governor Okpebholo, eligibility for the bursary would 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.
He 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 more meaningfully to the development of the state and the nation.
Itua said the details on application procedures and timelines will be made available by the various relevant government agencies.
