Senate President Akpabio Announces Approval of Student Loan Scheme for 30,000 Nigerian Students
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that more than 30,000 Nigerian students have been approved to benefit from the newly instituted student loan scheme.
Zita Ezechi 
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that more than 30,000 Nigerian students have been approved to benefit from the newly instituted student loan scheme championed by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made during Akpabio's visit to the Nigeria Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies in Abuja, where he highlighted the significance of the Student Loan Bill passed by the tenth Assembly.
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In a statement delivered on Tuesday, Akpabio emphasized the transformative impact of the legislation, aimed at providing educational opportunities for vulnerable and less privileged students across Nigeria.
"One of the most significant bills to come before the tenth Assembly was the Student Loan Bill initiated by President Bola Tinubu. This legislation is a pivotal step towards enabling Nigerian students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to access higher education," stated Senate President Akpabio.
He further elaborated, "I am pleased to announce that over 30,000 Nigerian students have already been selected to benefit from this scheme. This initiative stands out as one of the bills that resonate deeply with me due to its potential to uplift the educational prospects of our youth."
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The Student Loan Bill reveals a commitment by the federal government to support students who face financial barriers to pursuing higher education.
