Kogi State Governor Ododo Allocates N646.8M for Student Bursaries

The Kogi State Government, led by Governor Usman Ododo, has committed to prioritizing student welfare by approving the disbursement of N646.8 million for bursary awards to 20,157 students in various tertiary institutions. This announcement was made during the official flag-off ceremony at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Lokoja.

Governor Ododo increased the bursary allowance for undergraduate students from N12,000 to N30,000 and for medical students from N30,000 to N75,000. He emphasized the importance of the Kogi State Scholarship Board in selecting qualified beneficiaries.

The State Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, represented the governor at the event, which highlighted the open election process for students. Dr. Afolabi Raji, Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Scholarship Board, praised the governor for the significant increase in bursary awards.

Sunday Adeola, outgoing National President of NAKOSS, commended the governor's efforts and expressed the student community's commitment to engaging positively with the government.