The Oyo State Government has approved the payment of bursaries to law students of Oyo State origin as part of efforts to ease their financial burden. This was disclosed by the Secretary of the Oyo State Scholarship Board, Mr. Amos Akinyanju, during a briefing in his office.
Approved Sum and Beneficiaries
According to him, a total sum of N153,500,000 has been approved for 307 beneficiaries in the 2024/2025 regular set across the seven accredited law schools nationwide. This initiative aims to support students in their academic pursuits and reduce the financial stress associated with legal education.
Screening Exercise Details
Mr. Akinyanju further announced that the screening exercise for beneficiaries will commence on Monday, April 27 and run through Thursday, April 30, starting at 10:00 a.m. daily. The exercise will take place at the Scholarship Board Room, Ground Floor, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Agodi, Ibadan.
Schedule Breakdown
Providing a breakdown of the schedule, he stated that students from Enugu and Yenagoa campuses will be screened on Monday, while those from Port Harcourt and Yola campuses are slated for Tuesday. Students from Abuja and Kano campuses will be screened on Wednesday, with Lagos campus students scheduled for Thursday.
Advice to Beneficiaries
He advised all beneficiaries to carefully note their designated screening dates and adhere strictly to the schedule to ensure a smooth and orderly process. The government urges all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity and comply with the requirements.
