By Funmi Ojo
One thousand, five hundred students in tertiary institutions in Osun state have received bursary award under the initiative of a member, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Mr Bamidele Salam.
Similarly, over three thousand secondary school students were provided with educational materials including text books and school bags.
Student bodies and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, equally received grants facilitated by the lawmaker.
Presenting the grants and bursary awards at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Orientation Camp, Ede, the state governor, Ademola Adeleke thanked the lawmaker for investing in the educational advancement of young people and teachers across Osun State.
He described the gesture as a direct investment in the future of the state,
The governor however noted that government alone could not shoulder the burden, calling for more partnership to deepen impact.
Governor Adeleke urged the students to make best use of the opportunity, remain focused, and honour the sacrifices of their parents and teachers by striving for excellence. “Together, as governments, legislators, teachers, parents, and communities, we can raise a generation that will lead Osun State and Nigeria to greater heights,” Adeleke affirmed.
In a remark, Mr. Bamidele Salam explained that the gesture was part of his commitment to education from the 2025 budget allocation.
He explained that the initiative was designed to reduce the burden on students and parents.
Beneficiaries of the bursary awards and school materials expressed gratitude to the Lawmaker, adding that the relief will lessen the pressure they face as students and help them to stay focus on their academics.
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