FLASH: GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU HAS APPROVED THE SUM OF N375,455,000 TO EMPOWER LAGOS INDIGENES PURSUING TERTIARY EDUCATION NATIONWIDE
Lagos State, Nigeria - September 20, 2023 - In a bold move to support the academic pursuits of Lagos State indigenes, Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the payment of N375,455,000.00 (Three Hundred And Seventy-Five Million, Four Hundred And Fifty-Five Thousand Naira) for both Fresh and Subsequent Scholarship and Bursary awards. This fund is designated to alleviate the financial burdens faced by Lagosians pursuing higher education across the country.
Abdur-Rahman Lekki, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, unveiled this significant development during a recent meeting with key stakeholders in his office.
Mr. Lekki underscored Governor Sanwo-Olu's unwavering commitment to advancing education within Lagos State. The Governor's vision is to make education accessible, affordable, and sustainable, which is evident through the timely disbursement of these funds.
He emphasized the government's profound concern for the youth and their educational journey, and its pledge to provide accessible and affordable education, irrespective of the country's economic challenges.
Breaking down the allocation, Abdur-Rahman Lekki detailed that N164,500,000.00 (One Hundred and Sixty-Four Million, Five Hundred and Thousand Naira) has been earmarked for the 2021/2022 Fresh Scholarship Award for Undergraduate, Masters & PhD (Batch B), 2021/2022 Subsequent Scholarship Award for Undergraduate & PhD, and 2022/2023 Subsequent Scholarship Award for Undergraduate & PhD recipients as well as the 2022/2023 Governorโs Discretionary Awards.
Furthermore, an allocation of N210,955,000.00 (Two Hundred and Ten Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Naira) has been approved for the 2021/2022 Fresh Bursary Award for Undergraduates and Law School (Batch B), 2021/2022 Subsequent Bursary Award for Undergraduates, and 2022/2023 Subsequent Bursary Award for Undergraduates.
Lekki reassured beneficiaries awaiting disbursement that the release of funds will be commence promptly as soon as the necessary administrative processes are concluded.
In addition, Mr. Lekki informed the public that applications for the Year 2022/2023 Fresh Scholarship and Bursary Awards have been successfully completed, with Academic and Indigenship Verification Processes set to commence. Students are encouraged to regularly check their emails for updates.
As part of Governor Sanwo-Olu's "T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda," the Lagos State Scholarship Board is set to introduce Special Categories of Scholarships, focusing on the Poor and Vulnerable, as well as People Living With Disabilities. This aligns with the intensified emphasis on Social Inclusion, Gender Equality, and Youth in the coming four years.
Lekki proudly noted that the Lagos State government has a long history of subsidizing education within the state, utilizing bursaries and scholarships to assist both indigenes and residents in achieving their educational aspirations. This tradition dates back to 1968 when the Board was first established.
The Lagos State Scholarship Board remains steadfast in its commitment to administering bursary and scholarship awards effectively, striving to make higher education accessible to all.
#GreaterLagosRising
Delighted to host the Borough of Queens delegation led by President Donovan Richards at Lagos House today.
Encouraged by our shared vision for growth and development, we had productive discussions on fostering mutual cooperation between Queens Borough and Lagos State in tech and innovation, youth empowerment, and gender equality.
Project LOUD Celebrates Sanwo-Olu At 58
...Says Gov Has Positively Redefined Service Delivery
A socio-political group, Lagos of Our Dreams (Project LOUD) has congratulated the State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on the occasion of his 58th birthday.
In a statement, Convener of Project LOUD, Prince Kenny Bakare said the Governor deserved to be celebrated for positively redefining service delivery and taking real governance to the people.
Bakare said Sanwo-Olu has proven beyond doubt that government can indeed work in the...
hard work.
"On the occasion of your birthday, we wish you great health, and the grace of God to continue to be a source of blessing to Lagos State and the world.
"We will continue to support Mr Governor in his avowed determination to birth the greater Lagos of our Dreams, and
"This is why as a group, we have solidly stood behind the Governor from day one and we are proud of his remarkable feats in office.
"The overwhelming victory of Mr Governor in the recent Governorship election in Lagos State did not come to us as a surprise as it was a reward for
interest of the people, adding that his re-election was not a surprise.
"Even before becoming Governor, we have identified the sterling virtues and quality of people-oriented programs lined up by Governor Sanwo-Olu as encapsulated in the THEMES Agenda.
Happy birthday to a selfless, exemplary, visionary, humane and Godly husband, father and leader, Mr Babajide Olusola Aduragbemi Sanwo-Olu. (@jidesanwoolu).
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He frustrates the devices of the crafty, So that their hands cannot carry out their plans against Sanwoolu. Thank you Lord for the imminent victory #sanwoagain
10:26 AM: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu voted at his Polling Unit, Unit 006, Ward E3 Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island inside St Stephen Primary School.
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Na so, Lagos is Our Pride, Sanwo-Olu is working, Lagos is Moving
Second Term is a must, say No to cluelessness, say No to ethnic bigotry, say Yes to development, say Yes to development and Economic growth, Vote @jidesanwoolu and @drobafemihamzat for a well-deserved second term.
Together, we can achieve great things for our beloved state.
With all weโve done, we have provided incontrovertible proof that a greater Lagos is indeed rising.
A vote for me is a vote for continuous infrastructural development.
Letโs keep Lagos moving forward!