Sanwo-Olu approves N225,000, N60,000 for scholarship, bursary to students

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has increased scholarship and bursary for students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions.

He said from 2024, the government would pay N225,000 and N60,000 as scholarship and bursary to indigene students, as against the existing N200,000 and N50,000 respectively.

The governor also announced scholarships for the underprivileged and physically challenged students in public tertiary institutions.

He also announced the appointment of four former Students Union leaders – Eniola Opeyemi, Kayode Samuel, Giwa Moore and Adeola Adewunmi – as his Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

These took place at the One-Day Interactive Session between him and Students Union Leaders and stakeholders in Lagos State, organised by the Ministry of Tertiary Education at the Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa.

Speaking during the interactive session, Sanwo-Olu said, “This meeting is apt because of the trending events in our state and Nigeria. It is a confidence-building process between the government and the governed. It is an opportunity for students and other stakeholders to vent their feelings, opinions, and suggestions on how to overcome challenges confronting our collective existence as a people.”

The governor urged students to keep the hope alive and rest assured that their welfare and development will remain a top priority on his administration’s agenda.

Speaking earlier, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, said, “A stakeholder engagement like this becomes necessary in view of the noble role that our youths have to play in our development agenda. I, therefore commend Mr. Governor for giving accelerated approval to this programme, knowing fully that our youths hold the key to a greater tomorrow for our dear country.”

Also speaking, the Guest Speaker and immediate past Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, restated the need for regular consultation and prioritisation of students in the state for constructive criticism and engagement of government policies.

He also urged the state government to invest more in infrastructure, rethink student scholarships, subsidised health care services and establish fresh food markets on campuses as well as provide counselling and support for mental health issues to challenge the students to excel.