The Chairman of Iba Local Council Development Area, Jubril Yisa, has disbursed bursary awards to a large number of indigent students of Iba Community at the Council Secretariat.
He said said the gesture is a testament to his commitment to support academic excellence and to encourage the youths to strive for greatness.
“The bursary is not just easing financial burdens but also sending a strong message that in Iba LCDA, we value hard work, we reward excellence and we believe in potentials of the youth,” he said.
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The council chief reminded the beneficiaries that the bursary is a seed and that it is the hope of his administration that they will “nurture it with diligence, integrity and a relentless pursuit of excellence.”
Supervisor for Education, Adesoji Agbawi, urged the beneficiaries to seize the opportunity and utilize it well as “ to whom much is given, much is equally expected.
Teniola Rhoda, a beneficiary, appreciated the council boss, pledging support for his re-election.