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  • Foundation gives scholarship to 345 students

    Foundation gives scholarship to 345 students

    Three hundred and forty-five students in Anambra State have benefited from the scholarship scheme of IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation.

    Speaking during the 2nd Education/IGAHAF Seminar and Fourth Phase of Scholarship Award Ceremony, the Founder and Chairman of the foundation, Ichie Aguowo, said the beneficiaries deserved admiration in view of the tough selection process they passed through.

    He said: “You’re indeed the best brains. I am confident that the level of support and academic guidance that you as our scholars will receive in each of the secondary and tertiary institutions that you are attending will be fulfilling and enriching.

    “Today, we’re inducting 100 beneficiaries into the scholarship scheme. With this new intake, we’ll have 345 beneficiaries. Our target is to reach 10,000 beneficiaries. 

    “The foundation has just finished renovation of principal’s quarters at Ezike High School, Nibo, my alma mater. All these are for the love of education and services to God and humanity.”

    Aguowo advised the beneficiaries to make use of their time in their schools, to further enhance their studies.

    Urging the students to be thankful to their parents, teachers and schools for nurturing their academic excellence, he challenged them to reciprocate the gesture in the lives of others on graduation.

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    The Head of Service, Theodore Igwegbe, thanked the benefactor for recognising and rewarding hard work, using resources God endowed him with to invest in the lives of the students. 

    Education Commissioner Prof. Ngozi Chuma said the benefactor, through the scholarship, was creating a new generation of children, who would have positive outlook to life. 

    She enjoined the students to reciprocate the gesture by investing in the lives of others during and after their graduation. 

    House of Assembly Speaker Somto Udeze thanked the benefactor for giving back to the society, urging other spirited individuals to emulate him.

    Represented by Chairman, House Committee on Education, Anayo Okpaleke, he promised that the Assembly would partner the foundation to improve the academic lives of the students.

  • Five indigent students get scholarship

    Five indigent students get scholarship

    A philanthropist, Bashiru Ismaeel, has awarded scholarships to five students in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

     Oseni Akolade, Yusuf Omo-Ola, Isiaka Morenikeji, Alimi Omolola and Agiri Aishat will spend two years at Osun State College of Education and Osun State College of Health Technology.

     Speaking at the event at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu Campus mini hall, Ismaeel said it has always been a part of him to help young boys and girls reach their goals.

     Ismaeel urged Nigerians and organisations to pay attention to education of underprivileged children to get them ready for a better future.

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     Chairman of the organising committee for the scholarship, Omitade Oluwasegun, appealed to the government not to neglect people in the grassroots.

     “It is unfortunate when public offices are contesting, they are all over students promising to improve their welfare only to get there and do nothing.

     “It is a thing of joy that Bashiru Ismaeel has decided to embark on this scheme for Ikorodu North LCDA students even though he is not in power. It is safe to say he knows the value of education in nation-building.”

     Oseni Akolade, who spoke on behalf of others, prayed for more success for Ismaeel.

  • Justice Oguntade offers scholarship to pupils

    Justice Oguntade offers scholarship to pupils

    Former Supreme Court Justice George Adesola Oguntade has offered scholarship to pupils of Neander International School, Epe, Lagos.

    The eminent jurist, who is the Founding Director and Chairman of the Governing Council at Neander International School and Sports Academy (NISSA), gave them 50 per cent scholarship.

     In a statement, the school management said: “As support for quality education in today’s global economic realities, Justice Oguntade is offering a 50 per cent tuition scholarship for eligible applicants to NISSA for the 2023/2024 academic year.

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       “Scholars will be eligible to enjoy this rebate throughout their stay in the institution and will remain eligible for further performance-based scholarships, such as those for arts, sports and academics.”

    It added: “The school is clearly committed to developing a total child that will compete favourably with existing institutions both locally and internationally.

    “Neander International School boasts  of advanced facilities for computer-based learning, comprehensive Nigerian and British curricula and premium-sporting infrastructure.”

  • Job, scholarship for orphan

    Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has offered automatic employment and scholarship to an orphan for emerging overall best graduating student of the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.

    Abel Jonathan scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.91.

    Okowa made the announcement at the 13th convocation of the state- owned University, weekend at which 4,252 graduates for the 2017/2018 academics session graduated.

    He challenged graduates of universities to apply the knowledge gained to create a better and fulfilling future for themselves, their families and the society.

    “Hard work, commitment and perseverance are the hallmarks and defining features of any citizen who is prepared for the challenges of our modern but, fast-changing society and it is expected that graduates of our universities have to apply the same virtue as they move into the wider society where they will use the knowledge gained to create a better and fulfilling future for themselves, families and society in general.”

    Okowa disclosed that his administration had ensured that even in the face of  economic downturns, the government strove to make funds available for the provision of education at all levels in the state.

    “DELSU has proved itself worthy in its commitments to the pursuit of its core mandate of research, teaching and learning,” he said.

    Earlier, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, said, “we have so far been fair and firm in line with academic best practices in the handling of matters relating to the discipline of staff and students.”

    Vice Chancellor Prof. Victor Peretomode commended Okowa for his support to the university.

  • Six Ondo Youth Corps members get scholarship, employment

    SIX Ondo indigenes, who served in other states have been awarded presidential scholarships to  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) level with automatic employment.

    The six were among over 100 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who distinguished themselves in the states they were deployed for the compulsory national service.

    At the National Presidential NYSC Honours Award in Abuja, President Muhammad Buhari said the awardees have shown that there were still good things coming out of Nigeria.

    The President, who was represented by his deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, hailed the brains behind the formation of NYSC, saying it is helping to foster a united Nigeria.

    Addressing the six awardees of Ondo State origin, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu thanked them for being the state’s worthy ambassadors.

    The governor, who was represented by Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, said the youths are a pride of the state.

    “You have distinguished yourselves in your places of primary assignments by contributing to the development of those communities during your service year and have been rewarded.

    “It is high time you come and replicate such at home to make our state a better place. We will be ready to receive you back home.”

    The awardees are: Iluyemi Ayodele from irele Local Government Area; Adejuyigbe Opeyemi from Owo, who studied Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Nottingham; Abiloro Oluwasogo from Akoko South West; Obadele Olayinka from Akoko North East and Botimo Iyabo from Okitipupa.

    The sixth Olamide Adeleye was absent at the ceremony.

    All the awardees expressed their readiness to contribute their quota to the growth of their fatherland.

     

  • 23 challenged students get scholarship

    As a show of commitment to making sure that no student drops out of school on account of financial constraint, the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has awarded scholarships to the tune of N1,150,000 to 23 physically-challenged students.

    The scholarship scheme was part of support to students by the Students’ Support Centre of the university – with each of the 23 beneficiaries getting N50, 000.

    Presenting cheques to the beneficiaries, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof Francis Gbore, reassured the students of the university’s love for them and reiterated that the university would not relent in supporting them.

    Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Boboye Adeusi, 400-level student of the Department of Mass Communication, appreciated the kind gesture of the University Management and appealed for continuation of the scheme, which he described as a model and an ideal initiative that should be emulated by other institutions.

    Earlier, the Coordinator of the Student Support Centre, Dr. Adediran Ikuomola, had said the Institution values all students as demonstrated in giving the scholarship. He said the Centre will continue to work on the challenges faced by students and explore more creative ways of making the centre more functional.

  • Students seek payment of bursary, scholarship

    The National Union of Lagos State  Students (NULASS) in tertiary institutions has appealed to the government to pay the outstanding 2017/2018 bursary and scholarship of its members.

    This is contained in the students’ petition to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Kazeem Adeniji, obtained at the weekend in Lagos by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    It was signed by Miss Busola Okoya of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso; Qudus Olaguro, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education; Bolaji Ojoare, Lagos State University; Ogunowo Olusola, University of Lagos; Waliu Adeyeri, University of Ilorin; Abdulaziz Adeduntan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Oladele Moses, The Polytechnic, Ibadan and Suliat Olatunji, Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH).

    The students said of 10,585 beneficiaries, only 2,106 had received their payments from the 21 per cent of total fund released by the government.

    They also claimed that for subsequent payment to the beneficiaries, only students from Epe Division had been paid.

    The students said the selective payment appeared inequitable and grossly unjust to other divisions of the state.

    “On behalf of the entire students of Lagos State origin in all tertiary institutions across the nation, we write to thank the government for the release of part of the bursary and scholarship funds.

    “We are, therefore, appealing to you, to use your good office to prevail on His Excellency, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, for the release of our outstanding bursary and scholarship funds.

    “The scholarship board has begun the sale of forms for new applicants.

    “This presupposes that if this administration declines to offset the outstanding, it can become a backlog that will affect 2018/2019 payment.

    “We have greatly suffered because of this non-payment. A lot of our members are indebted one way or the other to book sellers and food vendors in and around their campuses.

    “Some rely on these funds for their sustenance in school,” they said.

    Contacted, the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Iyana-Ipaja, Mr. Steve Oshinowo, said efforts were on to secure the release of funds for 2017/2018 bursary and scholarship.

    NAN reports that beneficiaries include 1,394 local scholarship, 9,188 bursary and three foreign scholarship.

  • Scholarship lifts widow’s son, others

    A widow whose son was a beneficiary of a scholarship scheme for indigent students in Anambra State, Mrs Victoria Ekwuoba, was full of thanks to God for being part of those whose wards were selected for the award.

    Ekwuoba said she had planned paying her child’s school fees with the proceeds from her farm before she was informed that her child was among the 35 beneficiaries.

    She expressed appreciation to the benefactor, the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, for the gesture.

    She said, “I had earlier borrowed money from my brother with the hope that when I harvest my crops and sell them, I will refund the money.

    “But with this scholarship , I can easily refund the money and face other needs of the home,” she said.

    Another beneficiary, Lucky Odinaka from Community Secondary School, Nando, while praying for the benefactor, promised to make him proud in his academic pursuits.

    Presenting the awards at Otuocha in Anambra East Local Government Area, founder of the foundation, Dr Chris Ifediora, said the scholarship was targeted at encouraging intelligent but indigent students in the area.

    Ifediora, who was represented by the Domestic Liaison Officer, Mrs Imelda Emeka, said the organisation had so far awarded scholarships to 72 pupils and students since inception in 2017.

    He explained that the beneficiaries, selected from various schools in Ayamelum, Anambra East and West Local Government Areas, mostly agricultural belts, consisted of 12 senior secondary school pupils who got N30,000 for registration for the NECO/WAEC Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and 23 junior secondary school pupils who got N5,000 each for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

    He said eight other students in tertiary institutions had also benefitted from the scholarship under the Cyfed Undergraduate Scholarships Scheme.

    Ifediora said the senior secondary school winners were examined in four subjects – English language, Mathematics, Biology and Civic Education; while the junior school recipients were strictly the best puils of Nsugbe community origin.

    “The selection of these students was based on their performance at the IFOMSSA (Ifedioramma Okafor Secondary School Academic) Challenge.  From 2020, the entire public secondary schools in Otuocha zone will be part of the IFOMSSA Challenge and Award,” he said.

    He said the Foundation had also introduced an award to cover UTME registration fees for winners at the senior category, who excelled in the examination.

    Also, the Acting Zonal Director of Education, Otuocha zone, Mrs Esther Okpoko, said the state government would continue to partner the Foundation and others to impact the desired knowledge on students.

  • 23 ‘special’ students get scholarship

    To ensure that no student drops out of school on account of financial and physical constraint, the management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko, has awarded N1.150 million worth of scholarships to 23 students. They were given N50,000 each.

    The scholarship scheme was part of various supports measures given to students by the Students’ Support Centre of the university. The scholarships were given to the physically-challenged students.

    Presenting cheques to the beneficiaries, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, who was represented by his Deputy (Academics), Prof Francis Gbore, reiterated the institution’s commitment to assist the awardees.

    Read also: Foundation’s scholarship for best graduating students

    Responding on behalf of others, a 400-Level student of the Department of Mass Communication Boboye Adeusi, appreciated management’s kind gesture. He appealed for the scheme’s continuation, which he described as a model and ideal initiative that should be emulated by other institutions.

    Earlier, Students’ Support Centre coordinator, Dr Adediran Ikuomola, said the institution values all students as demonstrated through the scholarship. He said the centre would continue to work on the challenges faced by the students and explore more creative ways to make the centre more functional.

  • Contonou varsity offers scholarship to 20 Plateau students

    A foreign university, the ISM Adonai University, Cotonou, Republic of Benin, has offered to give scholarship to 20 students from Plateau State for their undergraduate programmes.

    The university stated this known in a letter to Governor Simon Lalong. The letter was signed by the Registrar, Muhammad Adamu Wakil.

    It said the gesture was in recognition of Lalong’s outstanding contributions to the development of education in the state.

    A statement by Lalong’s media aide, Mark Longyen, said the award was also to consolidate the ‘Rescue Administration’s Education Policy and provide learning opportunities to indigenous students.

    The letter reads: “The Governing Council of the ISM Adonai University, has agreed to offer a 50 per cent tuition waiver scholarship to 20 Plateau State students for an undergraduate course. The total sum of fees and other charges to be paid by each student is N927,000, which is against the actual charges of N1,850,000 per student without the 50 per cent waiver.”

    The university earlier decorated Lalong with an honorary doctorate for his ‘outstanding contributions to the development of education and national development.’ It also named a hostel in the institution after him.