Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has approved payment of school fees for Abia students studying in an Indian university, SRI SAI, to enable them to continue with their education.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this Wednesday night while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, chaired by the governor.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the State Executive Council noted the case of Abia students who were abandoned by the previous administration in the state.
“Following His interest and the high premium he places on the education sector, quite a lot is happening in that sector. Recently there has been this case of some Abia students who have been abandoned in an Indian University by the previous administration.
“His Excellency graciously approved that their fees be paid to enable them continue their education in the university in India.
“In the same vein, His Excellency approved payment of bursary to Abia students in different law schools in the country. Recall that once, we mentioned this to you that His Excellency has approved that those payments be made. It has actually been made now.
“Equally, through the untiring efforts of His Excellency, accreditation has been secured for 19 programmes for Abia State University, Uturu. This speaks to all the efforts he has been making to ensure that our educational sector turns out to be one of the best in the country.”
