Kogi Law Students Laud Ododo for Payment of  Bursary Allowance

Ibrahim.Oyewale in Lokoja

The National Association of Kogi State Law Students of Nigeria (NAKOLSON) has expressed profound gratitude to the state Governor, Usman Ododo, for his recent approval of N300,000 as bursary allowance for Kogi State citizens currently studying at the Nigerian Law School.

In a statement signed by the association’s President, Ismail Salifu, NAKOLSON described the gesture as unprecedented and historic.

The association commended  the governor for his sensitivity to the challenges faced by law students, emphasizing that the initiative has brought immense relief to the beneficiaries.

Salifu stated: “We cannot express our gratitude enough for what the governor has done. This is not only historic but also memorable and heartwarming for us.

“We honestly did not expect this approval, given that such provisions were not made for those who passed through the Nigerian Law School before us. 

However, this governor has taken a different and progressive approach.

“In fact, we were aware that some of our peers from more economically advantaged states received between ₦200,000 and ₦250,000. Naturally, we set our expectations around these figures—if at all the bursary would be approved.

“But the governor surprised us by approving ₦300,000, a sum that goes above and beyond our expectations.”

Salifu also highlighted the timeliness of the intervention, noting the significant financial strain many students face due to the current economic challenges in the country. “This news came at the right time. Many of our mates had to rely on their parents borrowing money to fund their admission to the Law School.

“On campus, students are struggling to make ends meet due to the harsh economic realities. Governor Ododo’s intervention is not just a financial relief; it is a testament to his commitment to the well-being of students.

Truly, he is a man of the people whose impact is felt across all sectors. We also want to thank the Chairman of Kogi State Scholarship Board, Hon Raji Afolabi, for his steadfast and meticulous nature in ensuring the captioning of the beneficial students,” he said.

The association also lauded the governor for consistently paying examination fees for students in the state. This includes the recent approval of N600 million for the payment of WAEC fees, covering 18,734 Kogi State students in public secondary schools.

This initiative, they noted, ensured that no student was left behind in accessing critical educational opportunities, demonstrating the governor’s dedication to building a brighter future for Kogi youths.