Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the disbursement of ₦554,989,000.00 as bursary allowances for undergraduate students from the state for the 2024/25 academic session.
This initiative underscores the governor’s commitment to supporting education and alleviating financial burdens on students and their families.
Key Details:
- Beneficiaries: The bursary will be distributed to undergraduate students of Oyo State origin across various tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
- Distrubution: A total amount of ₦214,135,000.00 has been approved for final-year Law students from Oyo State studying in public tertiary institutions across the country. Additionally, a sum of ₦340,854,000.00 has been allocated for final-year students from Oyo State pursuing Undergraduate, HND, Maritime, and Aviation programs.
- Purpose: The funds aim to provide financial relief to students, enabling them to focus on their academic pursuits without the added stress of financial constraints.
- Administration: The Oyo State Scholarship Board will oversee the disbursement process to ensure transparency and accountability.
This development has been widely praised as a significant step toward improving access to education and fostering academic excellence among Oyo State students.
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