Barely 48 hours after the Kogi State Government unveiled a portal for the payment of bursary awards for students in tertiary institutions, no fewer than 5,700 have applied.
The programme tagged ”Ododo Students Support 2024,” is part of Governor Usman Ododo’s efforts to cushion the hardship faced by students.
Speaking at the unveiling of the portal in Lokoja on Monday, Kogi State Education Commissioner, Wemi Jones said the reintroduction of the bursary awards was to support students in achieving their dreams.
The commissioner said, “Since the portal was opened, no fewer than 5,700 have filled out their application form.”
“The scholarship is part of the ten-year Kogi State Development Plan.”
On his part, the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Scholarship Board, Mr Afolabi Joseph Raji, said the bursary was strictly for students of Kogi origin in tertiary institutions across the country.
According to him, students are to log into www.scholarshipboard.kogistate.gov.ng even with their smartphones.
He assured that the exercise will be transparent, adding that registration will close on April 30th.
President of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), Jeremiah Elukpo, urged Kogi students to register for the bursary, saying the state government meant well for them.
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