Sanwo-Olu Increases Bursary, Scholarship For Students
This announcement was made during a one-day interactive session between the governor and Students Union Leaders and Stakeholders in Lagos State. The event, themed "Students as Strategic Partners in the Governance Process: Challenges and Prospects for Youth Development," was organized by the Ministry of Tertiary Education and held at the Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa.
AKACHI NOEL 
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced an increase in scholarships and bursaries for students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions. The governor stated that his administration would now pay N225,000 and N60,000 as scholarships and bursaries, respectively, compared to the previous amounts of N200,000 and N50,000.
Furthermore, Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed that scholarships will also be extended to less privileged and physically challenged students in public tertiary institutions, regardless of their state of origin.
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This announcement was made during a one-day interactive session between the governor and Students Union Leaders and Stakeholders in Lagos State. The event, themed "Students as Strategic Partners in the Governance Process: Challenges and Prospects for Youth Development," was organized by the Ministry of Tertiary Education and held at the Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa.
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized his administration's commitment to constructive engagement with students and the enhancement of infrastructure in public institutions. He also announced the appointment of four former Students Union leaders as Senior Special Assistants.
In response, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his support and assured that the ministry would sustain the legacy of excellence in tertiary education.
