by David Shdrack

No fewer than 1,000 students of Ondo State origin in higher institutions of learning were offered bursary of N50,000 each by the federal lawmaker representing Akoko North-East/ North-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The beneficiaries were specifically students in universities, polytechnics and monotechnics who are indigenes of his federal constituency.

Disbursing the money at a ceremony held in Ugbe Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of the state, the federal lawmaker said the gesture was part of his intervention in the education sector of the state.

Represented by his aide, Mr Thalis Apalowo, the member of the House of Representatives promised that he would continue to contribute to the development of the education of his people.

He said, ” The amount of the bursary is N50,000 each to support the bright and needy 1,000 students pursuing their studies in the universities, polytechnics, and monotechnics .

“I put a high premium on education, with special attention to encouraging bright students from poor and vulnerable families to have a chance to pursue their dream careers.