Ebonyi State flags off scholarship program, sends 745 college students for levels in Nigeria and UK 

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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has introduced the graduation of the 2024/2025 Ebonyi State Scholarship Programme, sending 745 college students to pursue superior levels in Nigeria and the UK.

The announcement was made by way of his official X account, the place he expressed his pleasure and dedication to the state’s instructional improvement.

Governor Nwifuru expressed pleasure in launching the 2024/2025 Ebonyi State Scholarship Programme, which helps 745 college students pursuing superior levels domestically and internationally

“Yesterday, with nice pleasure and pleasure, we flagged off our historic initiative, the 2024/2025 Ebonyi State Scholarship programme, marking it with the departure of 204 Ebonyians to the UK and 541 different Ebonyians in numerous different Universities in Nigeria for his or her Masters and Doctorate diploma packages,” he said. 

He emphasised that the scholarship program represents a major funding within the state’s future, prioritizing human capital improvement

“This celebration is not only an funding in training, however an funding in the way forward for our State and no infrastructure could be larger than this. It’s an occasion that demonstrates our dedication to human capital improvement which occupies centre stage in our Authorities,” he stated. 

A message to the students 

The Governor urged the beneficiaries to maximise their alternatives whereas finding out overseas and inside Nigeria.

“I urge you, our students, to immerse yourselves absolutely in your research, embrace the cultures you encounter, and construct networks that shall be invaluable to your progress,” he suggested. 

Nonetheless, he reminded the students of their duty to contribute to the state upon finishing their research.

“However keep in mind, your final mission lies right here at dwelling. Upon finishing your research. For emphasis, we count on you to return to our State and channel your experience into sectors that want your innovation, creativity, and management,” he said. 

What it is best to know 

Governor Francis Nwifuru offered a 2025 funds proposal of N396.59 billion to the state Home of Meeting, prioritizing training and well being.

The “Finances of {Economic} and Social Improvement” allocates N70.14 billion to training, the very best sectoral allocation, adopted by N39.01 billion for well being.

  • Nwifuru emphasised the administration’s deal with industrialization, {economic} progress, and improved residing requirements, highlighting reforms in fundamental and secondary training curricula with a deal with know-how and science.
  • He additionally famous the recruitment of lecturers expert in know-how and entrepreneurial training as a part of the state’s dedication to fostering {economic} self-reliance.
  • Moreover, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu proposed a 2025 federal funds allocating N3.5 trillion to the training sector. Of this, N826.90 billion is put aside for infrastructure improvement, together with assist for Common Primary Training (UBEC) and the creation of 9 new larger instructional establishments.
  • The Federal Authorities is negotiating a $500 million mortgage from the World {Bank} to reinforce fundamental training, with a deal with bettering studying outcomes and addressing the difficulty of out-of-school youngsters.

The overall price of this initiative, estimated at $554 million, shall be supplemented by a $54 million grant from the International Partnership for Training (GPE).

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