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Abiodun family awards N100m scholarships
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's family gives over ₦100m to 831 indigent students.
In brief
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's family gives over ₦100m to 831 indigent students. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's family awarded scholarships worth over ₦100 million to 831 indigent students under the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Abiodun family awards scholarships
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's family awarded scholarships worth over ₦100 million to 831 indigent students across education levels.
Programme established in 2023
The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme began supporting students in 2023 to honor the governor's late son.
1,277 students supported
The initiative has helped 1,277 students since its launch in 2023.
3,000 applications received
Approximately 3,000 students applied for scholarships through the online portal.
Tertiary students supported
150 new tertiary students joined the program, bringing the total to 274 students at that level.
Senior secondary support
80 students receive help with UTME and SSCE exams through the LEARN MORE WhatsApp platform.
Vocational training
Technical college students receive ₦120,000 each for essential training equipment.
Entrepreneurship support
20 students get business development training and up to ₦250,000 for start-up support.
Digital skills training
30 tertiary students join digital skills development in marketing, software, data, cybersecurity, and ui/ux design.
Programme expansion
The programme expanded from Remo axis to all nine local government areas in Ogun East Senatorial District.
Sister's encouragement
Lamisa Abiodun, sister of the late Gbemiga Abiodun, encouraged students to take training seriously.
Education commissioner's support
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology praised the initiative for helping financially disadvantaged students.
Programme coordinator's remarks
The programme coordinator said it evolved from family response to personal tragedy into hope for students.
What happens next
The initiative will continue to expand and support more students to access quality education.
What it means
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's family awarded scholarships worth over ₦100 million to 831 indigent students under the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme.
