As education remains a major cornerstone of the administration’s vision, the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, presented bursary awards to 200 beneficiaries under the 2026 Students Bursary Award, tagged the “Ijede-Tunrayo Bursary Scheme.”
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The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on parents by providing consistent educational support to students while advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Beneficiaries drawn from all wards of the LCDA received ₦50,000 each to support their studies.
In her keynote address, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba congratulated the awardees and reassured residents and stakeholders that her administration will continue to prioritize educational initiatives and youth empowerment.
“Ijede LCDA will continue to support programmes that elevate our students and position our council area as a hub for academic excellence and innovation,” she said.
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Addressing the students, she added: “I challenge you all to view this bursary not as financial assistance, but as a vote of confidence from your community. We believe in your abilities, and we expect great things from you.”
Alhaji Jamiu Quadri, Apex Leader, in his remarks, urged the beneficiaries to face their studies squarely.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Com. Idowu Ilayas, President of the Ijede Students’ Union, thanked the council chairman and assured her that the students would make the council proud in their academic pursuits.
Present at the event were: the Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir; Apex leaders; Councillors; the Secretary to the Local Government; the Chief of Staff; the Council Manager; Supervisors; Heads of Department; and other stakeholders.
