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Delta approves 2025 bursary, scholarships for students, children of deceased civil servants

Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the 2025 bursary awards for Delta State students in public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to education

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February 14, 2026byThe Nation
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Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the 2025 bursary awards for Delta State students in public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to education and student welfare.

The approval also covers scholarship awards for students with disabilities and children of deceased civil servants, as well as financial assistance for Delta State students in the Nigerian Law Schools.

The Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita, disclosed this yesterday during a meeting with the national executives of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU).

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Dr. Enita explained that the governor’s gesture was aimed at easing the financial burden on students and their families, particularly in the face of prevailing economic challenges.

He noted that the meeting was convened following concerns raised by the students over the delay in the 2025 bursary payment.

He assured the student leaders that the state government remains committed to fulfilling its obligations and disclosed that the board had commenced processing payments for the approved bursaries and scholarships.

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