Kwara State Government offers financial aid to students
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The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq, has approved the payment of fuel subsidy removal palliative to undergraduate students of Kwara State origin in public-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at alleviating the financial burden on students who are affected by the removal of fuel subsidies.
To access the palliative, prospective students are required to register their bio-data on the platform to obtain login details. After verification through the registered email address provided on the platform, students can use their login details with their password to fill the application form online. The required documents for the application include a recent passport size photograph, citizenship certificate, admission letter, and institutional valid I.D card. Students have from 7th August, 2023, to midnight on 30th August, 2023, to register for the palliative.
The Chairman of the Government Committee on students’ palliative, Prof. Shehu AbdulRaheem Adaramaja, urged all eligible applicants to take advantage of the initiative, which is part of the Kwara State Government’s commitment to the education sector.
The Kwara State Government has demonstrated its commitment to improving the education sector in the state. In recent years, the government has invested heavily in the sector, including the construction and renovation of schools, provision of furniture, and the recruitment of qualified teachers. The government has also implemented policies aimed at improving access to education, including the establishment of a scholarship scheme for indigent students in the state.
The fuel subsidy removal palliative is another initiative by the Kwara State Government aimed at alleviating the financial burden on students. The initiative is expected to provide much-needed financial relief to students who are affected by the removal of fuel subsidies. The government’s commitment to the education sector is commendable, and it is hoped that more initiatives will be implemented to improve access to education in the state.
