Delta to begin payment of bursary to students in February — Official

Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board says it will commence the disbursement of the 2023 bursary to qualified students in February.

The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Godfrey Enita, disclosed this in a statement issued in Asaba and made available to newsmen on Thursday.

Enita stated that Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori issued the directive to the board to commence the disbursement after approving the release of funds for the exercise.

According to him, the governor urges more solidarity from the students community towards the pursuit and fulfillment of his M.O.R.E Agenda.

He stated: “I wish to bring to the notice of the National Association of Delta State Students that Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the payment of the 2023 bursary award.

“And he has directed the board to make arrangement to commence disbursement to validly qualified students of Delta origin by the first week of February 2024.”

He described the governor as not only being “youth-friendly but interested in youth development, which is a critical component of his M.O.R.E Agenda.

“He is definitely a father figure, whose love for students can only be described in the superlative,” Enita added.

He thanked the students for their patience and understanding but noted that “what is needed now is solidarity with your father – the governor”.