In continuation of the Educational Initiatives of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Mayor Olowa led Administration,
the Council today presented the sum of #50,000 Bursary Awards to 270 eligible Tertiary Students at the Secretariat in Igando-Oloja.
In his Keynote address,the Executive Chairman,Hon.(Engr.) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa recounted the achievements of his Administration on Education so far.
Apart from impacting on Educational growth through collaborations with Pan African University weekend lessons for both Secondary School Students, the STEM Project and Human Capacity Development Training for Teachers recently embarked upon to mention but few: the Bursary Award Initiative is not only physically impacting on beneficiaries but also their parents who get financial freedom at this time.
Hon.Olowa also emphasized on the need to invest in the leaders of tomorrow for the general growth of the society while admonishing beneficiaries to work hard to achieve good grades to attract more incentives from the Local Government.”Our Administration is doing all we can on Education for Students and Youth to prepare and give room for healthy competitions amongst their equals in the future “Mayor Olowa said.
In the same vain, both the Supervisor for Education and Library Services,Hon.
Sofwan Temitope Ogungbo and the Council Manager,Mr.Oladipo Otinwa Abiodun reiterated on the need for the Bursary Award Beneficiaries to embrace this rare opportunity and utilize the money judiciously while commending the Executive Chairman and all Cabinet Members for the great opportunity bestowed on indigent and resident Students of the Council Area.
Some of the beneficiaries also expressed their gratitude for the Bursary Award and other life changing initiatives by the Council Chairman to prepare them for a brighter future.
Also at the occasion were the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Adewale Adebanjo, Hon.Almubarak Olamilekan Higara, the Supervisor for Works and Infrastructure,
Hon. Mutiu Saheed Olasunkanmi, the Supervisor for Budget Planning and Statistics, Hon. Hakeem Oluwole Balogun, S A on Agriculture, Hon. Edalere Olusola,the S A on Civic Engagement,Hon. Wakila Odupe,other Political Office Holders,the HOD.Education and Library Service,Mrs.Ganiyat Belo Balogun,the CDC Chairman, Mr Jabita Adebola amongst others.
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