OSOPADEC disburses N373M in bursaries to 5,928 tertiary students

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The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has allocated a total of N373 million in bursaries to 5,928 students from its mandate areas pursuing higher education across the country. 

This announcement was made by Olusegun Ewata, OSOPADEC Head of Public Relations and Protocol.

The bursary for the 2022/2023 academic session benefits undergraduate students in Colleges of Education, Health Institutions, Polytechnics, and Universities, as well as those in PGD, Law School, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs. 

Of the total amount, N320 million was allocated to undergraduates, while N53 million was designated for postgraduate students.

OSOPADEC’s longstanding commitment to supporting educational pursuits in the Niger Delta region continues to provide crucial aid for students’ academic advancement. 

Secretary of the Interventionist Agency, Princess Abike Bayo-Ilawole, praised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for approving and releasing funds for this significant educational initiative. 

She also expressed appreciation to the students for their cooperation and resilience, assuring that future editions of the scheme will be more streamlined by addressing this year’s challenges.