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Sanwo-Olu Increases scholarship, Bursary Amount for Lagos state Indigenes
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared a raise in the bursary amount for state indigenes attending higher education institutions.
The bursary was increased from N50,000 to N60,000, while the scholarship amount increased from N200,000 to N250,000.
This announcement was made during a one-day meeting with leaders of student unions and key stakeholders.
The event, titled “Students as Strategic Partners in the Governance Process: Challenges and Prospect for Youth Development,” was held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu urged the students to represent their institutions well and aim to become exemplary citizens.
Sanwo-Olu expressed his commitment to making the students happy by announcing an increase in the Lagos State indigenes bursary, while emphasizing the importance of dialogue between the student union and stakeholders for exchanging ideas and working towards a better Nigeria.
“As your daddy, I must ensure that you go home happy today; going forward, our Lagos State indigenes bursary has been increased to N60,000.
“This interface between the student union and stakeholders is necessary; there’s need to share ideas and focus on building a better Nigeria.
“You all are the future, the future is yours to take, we’re only doing what we can to build the institution that can help shape you.
“We’ll do all we can to provide conducive environment for learning by building new additional student accommodation, we will build student arcade in other new institutions and tech hubs like we have in Lagos State University (LASU),” Sanwo-Olu said.
He said that the state would provide scholarship for physically challenged students of state-owned institutions.
“Both indigenes and non indigenes will benefit from from this scholarship; also, we have reviewed our scholarship to N250,000.
“We want to relieve parents in the face of the hard economic situation; with our collaborative effort, we will come out stronger,” the governor said.
In his opening remarks, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule, mentioned that despite the current socio-economic challenges, it was good that the Lagos State government has maintained a standard of excellence in higher education.
He also mentioned that engaging stakeholders is therefore crucial due to the significant role youths play in the development agenda.
He further praised the Governor for approving the program in a timely manner, acknowledging youths as essential for a brighter future for the country.
Prof. Lanre Fagbohun, the former Vice-Chancellor of LASU, also emphasized the importance of communication and constructive engagement for effective development, noting that university management should engage in honest communication, involve staff in policy-making, and develop curriculums that reflect current realities.
He said that the government should invest in infrastructure, start to rethink scholarship schemes, support transportation, healthcare, provide internet on campuses and economic empowerment for the students.
“Focusing on the students today will turn them to the active leaders that the nation desires,” he said.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Joint Security Patrol team led by the Anambra state police command has neutralized a notorious suspected kidnapper along the Enugu/Ukwu road .
The operation according to the state police command spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga was carried out with local vigilante group who identified the suspect before he was chased and engaged in an exchange before he was neutralized.
The joint security patrol team was said to have responded to a distress call of the planned attack by the gang members of the suspect, before acting swiftly to the scene and engaged them, which led to some of the gang members escaping with bullet wounds.
One AK 47 rifle, two magazines and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the suspect, as manhunt for the fleeing suspects continue according to the police. The Anambra police command urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their area to the nearest police station for prompt action.
The Dangote Group has announced a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N970 per liter.
This was contained in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, on Sunday.
Chiejina stated that the refinery has lowered its petrol price for marketers from N990 to N970 per liter, providing them with a N20 discount per liter.
Furthermore, he emphasized that despite the price reduction, the quality of the company’s products remains uncompromised.
The statement regarding the price adjustment reads:
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery has effected a reduction in the prevailing price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N990/litre to N970/litre for the marketers.
“As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the Refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement the measures put in place to encourage domestic enterprise for our collective well-being.
While the refinery would not compromise on the quality of its petroleum products, we assure you of best quality products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
“We are determined to keep ramping up production to meet and surpass our domestic fuel consumption; thus, dispelling any fear of a shortfall in supply.”
Bandits have k!lled seven farmers, including a vigilante, and burnt 50 bags of maize inside a truck in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources on Saturday, November 23, told Daily Trust that the victims had gone to bring the harvested maize home from their farm when the bandits ambushed them, k!lled all the occupants in the truck and set the truck.
Bandits have killed seven of our farmers who had gone to farm to bring the maize they had harvested home. The attackers hid and waited until after the victims had loaded the 50 bags of maize into the truck and were about to take off to return home when they opened fire on them. After k!lling the victims, they also set the truck and the 50 bags of maize already loaded ablaze,” a source said.
He said it was difficult for farmers in Mariga to harvest their crops this year due to k!llings and kidnappings by bandits.
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