Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved a N1 billion annual bursary scheme for students of Edo origin enrolled in tertiary institutions across the country.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin, the Edo State capital, by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.
According to the statement, Okpebholo made the pledge during a recent town hall meeting with youths, in response to a passionate appeal by several Edo State youth leaders.
They had urged the government to provide financial support to indigenes pursuing higher education in universities and other tertiary institutions nationwide.
The governor said the bursary, which would be disbursed annually, was aimed at alleviating the financial burden on students and their families.
Also Read
- 2027: Kwankwaso will run as Peter Obi’s deputy — Kwankwasiyya
- Peter Obi and the cross of a Nation, by Valentine Obienyem
- First Lady flags off 2026 planting season in Niger
- David Ogbueli and unseen architecture of global transformation, by Blaise Udunze
- 2027: Wike’s ally joins presidential race, picks PDP forms
He said that eligibility would be verified through applicants’ local governments of origin to ensure that only genuine Edo State indigenes benefitted from the scheme.
Okpebholo added that the initiative forms part of his administration’s broader commitment to promoting educational access, academic excellence, and youth empowerment.
The governor said details on application procedures and timelines would be released soon by the relevant government departments and agencies.
