Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has instituted a scholarship scheme for 550 indigent students of Remo Federal Constituency of the state.
He instituted the scheme in memory of his son, Gbemiga Abiodun, who died six years ago.
Speaking at the launch on Saturday at Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area, Abiodun said the scheme would ensure that brilliant, but indigent students had access to quality education.
He said primary school pupils and students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions would benefit from the scheme, adding that number of beneficiaries would increase to 1,000 in the next 12 months.
“It is against this backdrop that my family came up with a scholarship scheme called Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Scholarship Award in memory of our son, Gbemiga Abiodun.
“It is strictly for indigent learners of public primary, secondary schools, technical college and tertiary institutions, as well as special needs learners within Ikenne, Remo North and Sagamu local…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
