ASUU-UI Grants ₦1.1 Million in Scholarships to Students

The University of Ibadan branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-UI) awarded scholarships totaling ₦1.1 million to 11 indigent students during an emergency congress on Thursday. The scholarships were distributed following a screening exercise and included two national ASUU scholarships of ₦200,000 each, five branch-funded awards of ₦100,000 each, and four awards of ₦50,000 each sponsored by Professor Tajudeen Akanbi.

A total of 56 students applied for the scholarships. Olawale Esther Enioluwa, a 300-level Archaeology and Anthropology student, and Orji Cynthia Adaeze, a 300-level Political Science student, were the highest-ranked applicants, each receiving ₦200,000.

Other recipients included students from various disciplines who received awards of ₦100,000 and ₦50,000. ASUU-UI emphasized its commitment to supporting financially disadvantaged students and encouraged members to sponsor students in need.

Enioluwa expressed gratitude for her award and urged her peers to prioritize their academics.