Kwara State Government Extends Financial Aid to Over 26,000 Tertiary Students

The Kwara State government has initiated the disbursement of financial assistance to 26,852 students hailing from the state and pursuing their education in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

According to a statement released by Professor Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, the Chairman of the Government Committee on Students’ Palliative Fund and also the chairman of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), this disbursement, which commenced on Monday, follows an extensive screening process conducted over several weeks.

Each beneficiary is set to receive a palliative fund of N10,000 directly deposited into their bank accounts, aimed at assisting them in managing their expenses, particularly in light of the recent fuel subsidy removal. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed that this financial support represents a token of solidarity with the students, marking another dimension of the multisectoral palliatives that have been rolled out by his administration since June.

"The distribution of the Palliative Fund underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and well-being of its students," Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq affirmed. "Through this financial aid, the governor is demonstrating empathy toward students and parents who require substantial support during these times. The direct deposit of funds into students' bank accounts ensures transparency and efficient allocation."

Significant efforts were undertaken to ensure that the financial assistance reached students from various academic disciplines and backgrounds, thereby catering to the diverse needs of deserving students studying in 140 different higher education institutions across the country.