Chairman of Oji River Local Government Area, Greg Anyaegbudike, says his administration has awarded scholarship to 47 students of Enugu State College of Health Technology, Oji River
He told newsmen on Wednesday at the council’s secretariat in Oji River that the beneficiaries of the scholarship were indigenes of the council area.
Anyaegbudike said the beneficiaries were admitted for various programmes, which included: Radiography, Pharmacy , health Technology, Public Health, Community Health Extension, Junior Community Health Extension, Environmental Health , Medical Laboratory and Opticianry.
The beneficiaries
The chairman, who did not mention the amount the scholarship running into several millions worth, noted that “the exciting part of the scholarship scheme is that every applicant was accepted and offered admission”.
He said, “We are excited to announce the successful award of scholarship to 47 applicants who secured admission to Enugu State College of Health Technology, Oji River.
“We (council) got the forms and paid for the applicants, followed up the admission process and had all fees paid, and receipts handed over to the applicants.
“These payments included: entrance forms fee, acceptance fee, tuition fee, accreditation fee. Others are development fee, examination fee, sanitation fee, sports fee and hostel accommodation fee among others.
“This scholarship initiative is part of our broader vision for educational development and human capital investment, meant to empower our young minds to be the best version of themselves.”
The chairman said the council believed that every child in Oji River deserves access to quality learning opportunities. He added that by investing in education of our children, we are building a stronger and more prosperous Oji River.
Anyaegbudike also urged parents and guardians of the beneficiaries to note that all the required fees had been paid by Oji River Local Government Council under his leadership.
He also congratulated all the beneficiaries, adding: “We look forward to seeing you excel. The future is yours to create”.
