Poised by his commitment to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for his people in accordance to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 58 students have again benefited from the lawmaker representing Ankpa I, Hon. Akus Lawal’s education scholarship scheme.
In a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Lokoja, 34 students who are beneficiaries of this education scholarship scheme are from Kogi State College of Education, and 24 students are from Gloryland Polytechnic, Ankpa.
The lawmaker, who described education as the most reliable path to prosperity, said he had earlier paid N1,000,000 instalment to the intended beneficiaries making it N2,000,000 in total.
“I’m very pleased to announce the second instalment of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira) only for the complete tuition payment of students in Ankpa 1 State Constituency that are beneficiaries of our scholarship scheme.
“My dear brother and friend, I will present a bank draft of N500,000 each to Kogi State College of Education and Gloryland Polytechnic. We had earlier paid N1,000,000 (One Million Naira) only as the first instalment, bringing the total amount paid so far to N2,000,000 (Two Million Naira) only.
“We are committed to encouraging excellence among the student population in Ankpa I State Constituency. Education is key to the development of every society.
“One of my campaign promises is to boost education, make our people develop more interest in pursuing excellence.
“I made several promises to the people in the course of my campaign and I have continued to fulfil that in accordance to the mandate given to me by my people.”
