54 LASU Students Awarded N47.4 Million WAPCo Scholarship for 2025/2026 Session

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has disbursed a total of N47,414,160 in scholarship funds to 54 students of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The scholarship, an annual initiative by WAPCo, is designed to support high-performing students from host communities and diverse backgrounds. The grant covers tuition fees, textbooks, and other essential study-related expenses.

Financial Breakdown

The total sum of N47.4 million was released in four strategic tranches to ensure comprehensive coverage for all awardees:

Tranche 1: N23,707,080

Tranche 2: N15,804,720

Tranche 3: N2,634,120

Tranche 4: N5,268,240

Impact Across Disciplines

The beneficiaries were selected based on satisfactory academic performance and represent a wide array of faculties, ensuring a broad impact across the university’s academic landscape. Key departments represented include:

Health Sciences: Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science, Dentistry, and Physiology.

Professional Studies: Law, Accounting, Economics, and Mass Communication.

STEM: Computer Science, Electronics & Computer Engineering, and Microbiology.

Education & Humanities: Educational Management, English Language, and Christian Religious Studies.

Selected List of Beneficiaries

The 54-man list includes top achievers such as:

Oshodi Sofiyah Oluwabukola (Law)

Musa Abdullahi Oluwatimilehin (Medicine & Surgery)

Balogun Aminat Abiona (Nursing Science)

Ogunnaike Adewale Jeremiah (Dentistry)

Adelakun Ayoola Adekunjo (Computer Science)

Adande Samuel Anuoluwapo (Mass Communication)

This partnership between WAPCo and LASU highlights the critical role of corporate social responsibility in promoting sustainable education in Nigeria. By alleviating the financial burden on students, the scheme ensures that academic excellence remains the primary focus for the university's brightest minds.