Ondo State Government yesterday in Akure disbursed N335 million as bursary, scholarship and financial assistance to 11,220 students of the state origin.
Speaking at the event, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s recognition of education as the cornerstone of development.
Aiyedatiwa said it was noteworthy that his administration had made interventions through policies and programmes embarked upon to improve the quality of education in the state.
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The governor said the award was not just a financial support to the students, but also a vote of confidence in their abilities to ensure that they got results.
Aiyedatiwa, who commended parents and guardians of the beneficiaries for their support and sacrifices in nurturing their children and wards, also acknowledged their invaluable roles in the children’s academic journey.
The governor reeled out some of his administration’s achievements such as regular payments of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) registration fees for all students in public secondary schools across the state.