■ Reiterates Commitment To Fostering Access To Tertiary Education
■ Beneficiaries Hail Educational Intervention Initiative
In his renewed effort to foster access to tertiary education, the Executive Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, Hon. Taiwo Oyekan has presented bursary awards to over 200 indigent students across Lagos Island, earlier today, Tuesday, 4 August, 2026.
Undergraduate medical students received One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) while
Social Sciences and Management Sciences students got Fifty Thousand Naira.
The educational development initiative follows Hon. Oyekan’s administration’s inauguration of a 5-Man Bursary committee to oversee the screening of applicants to ensure a transparent selection process.
The Executive Chairman, Hon. Taiwo Oyekan, who was represented by the vice chairman, Hon. Arulai Folami said the educational intervention
would lessen financial burdens on parents and guardians, reduce the dropout rate, and promote tertiary academic excellence within the local government area.
He emphasized that his administration remains committed to qualitative education and
human capital development.
Continuing, He said: "The bursary awards presentation would complement the Federal Government-powered Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). It also aligns with the educational goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope".
The Council Chairman enjoined the beneficiaries to study hard and concentrate on their studies. He also tasked the undergraduates to be good ambassadors of Lagos Island.
The Chairman of the Bursary Committee, Hon. Moshood Maiyegun urged the students to scale up their academic performances and cultivate self-discipline.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries,
Master Adediran Habideen Adeyemi expressed appreciation to Hon. Oyekan for the disbursement of the tertiary education support fund.
Other educational development initiatives organised by Hon. Oyekan were rollout of free school buses, distribution of learning materials, free summer coaching, distribution of free JAMB/UTME, and GCE forms.
The bursary presentation comes closely on the heels of massive multi-sector social investment drive by Hon. Oyekan's administration.
... it's about the people and our communities
... taking Lagos Island to a greater height
PTO : Ajumose !
Together, we can !
#promoting academic excellence
#fostering access to tertiary education
#nurturing future generation
Olabode Adeyeri
Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Chairman
Lagos Island Local Government
Tuesday 4, August 2026
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