The Edo State Government has secured a N1.2bn education grant from OPay Digital Services for Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
This followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Edo government and OPay on Monday, in Benin, the state capital.
The grant is part of OPay’s national scholarship initiative aimed at supporting indigent students in 20 tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Speaking at the signing, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, Ms Sally Suleiman, said the MoU was a reflection of the government’s commitment to inclusive education.
Suleiman said, “This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
“We are honoured that Edo State has now joined this prestigious circle, ensuring that indigent students in Ambrose Alli University will benefit from this impactful program,” she added.
She said that the signing of the MoU would be followed by the presentation of the first batch of scholarship awards to students of the AAU.
Suleiman expressed appreciation to OPay, describing the partnership as a “major step forward in dismantling financial barriers to education in the state.”
She noted that the grant would be beneficial to students from low-income families in Edo State.
Furthermore, she affirmed the state’s readiness to collaborate with private sector actors to accelerate the delivery of the SDGs.
“We thank OPay for their partnership and trust, and we remain focused on bringing development closer to our people through meaningful and measurable action,” she stated.
