Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved and flagged off the 2026 bursary, scholarship and financial assistance programme for 13,360 students of Ondo State origin studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
A total of N400 million has been allocated for the scheme.The beneficiaries include 11,907 bursary recipients, 614 scholarship awardees, 239 Law School students, 500 medical students undergoing clinical training, and 100 physically challenged students receiving financial assistance.
The launch event took place on Tuesday at the Cocoa Conference Centre of the Governor’s Office in Akure, the state capital.
Aiyedatiwa described education as the foundation of sustainable development and a key pillar of his administration’s “OUR EASE” agenda.
He noted that the 2026 Budget of Economic Consolidation includes funding for the construction and rehabilitation of 500 basic schools, alongside the start of a Digital Literacy Programme that will distribute digital tablets to students in 50 public schools.
The governor also highlighted ongoing investments in teachers and recent recognition of outstanding students, teachers and NYSC award recipients.
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, praised the governor’s commitment to students’ welfare and educational development.
He confirmed the timely release of the N400 million and disclosed that Aiyedatiwa had also approved N633.918 million for the payment of 2026 WASSCE registration fees for students in public secondary schools across the state.
Ajibefun further stated that the governor had directed the immediate implementation of the Federal Government’s agreement with unions on the new salary structure for tertiary institutions in the state, along with increased subvention to support its rollout.
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