Governor Sanwo-Olu Pledges To Increase Bursary And Scholarship For Indigene Students

By Ibrahim Habeeb and Nurudeen Adebayo

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged to increase bursaries, scholarships, and scholarships for physically challenged and less privileged indigenes and non-indigenes of Lagos State.

He said this at a one-day interactive session with student union leaders and stakeholders in the education sector at the Lagos State Secrteriat, Alausa, Ikeja.

The Governor, promised to increase bursaries from ₦50,000 to ₦60,000 and scholarship from ₦200,000 to ₦225,000.

While the governor acknowledged the challenges facing the country, he emphasized the need for responsible behaviour.

He also highlighted ongoing entrepreneurship initiatives and expressed satisfaction with the transformation of new universities in Lagos.

Lukman Amolegbe, former Lagos State University (LASU) Student Union President, appreciated the government's efforts, highlighting the positive changes since his tenure as the governor of the state.

The Chairman, National Association Of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olalekan Alimi presented an agenda called Beyond School Certificate (BSC), Inter-Campus Debate, and Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), addressing broader educational concerns.

All of these proposed programs have been graciously accepted by the Governor, reflecting his support for our efforts to empower students across Lagos.

The National President, National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) appealed for increased bursaries and scholarships for Lagos State indigenes.

The event, was attended by various dignitaries including, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule Akibu, Head of Service, Mr Agoro Olabode Shuaheeb, Vice-Chancellor of LASU (represented by the Deputy V.C), Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, LASUSTECH Dean, Student Affairs (DSA), Dr. Adedamola Aderogba, Acting Provost, Acting Provost, Lagos State College YABA and others.

This interactive session marks a proactive approach by Governor Sanwo-Olu to address student concerns and strengthen the relationship between the government and the academic community.

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