BY RITA OYIBOKA
The Warri South Local Government Area has approved bursary payments for students from the area.
This decision was made following a recent courtesy visit by the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU) to the Executive Chairman of Warri South LGA, Comrade Isaac Agbateniyinero.
The visit, led by NADESSTU President, Comrade Monday Wiska, saw the association advocating for increased support for students from local government councils, emphasizing the escalating costs of education.
According to the NADESSTU President, “while the state government is doing its best to support students through bursary disbursements, it is crucial for local governments to bolster these efforts by providing additional financial assistance.”
Responding to this appeal, Agbateniyinero announced the council’s commitment to disbursing bursaries to 1,000 students from Warri South.
He noted that this initiative is part of the larger “Sheriff Cares” programme, which was officially launched on August 19, 2024.
The National Association of Delta State Students expressed gratitude, passed a vote of confidence on Agbateniyinero.
The student body then called on other local government councils to emulate this initiative, while highlighting the importance of supporting students amidst challenging economic times.
