2025 Bursary Award: Kogi Scholarship Board Presents 23,828 Valid Applications to Independent Consultant for Verification

 


The Management of the Kogi State Scholarship Board (KSSB) says it has presented the data of 23,828 validly completed applications for the Kogi State Students Bursary Award 2025 to the State appointed independent Consultant for verification.


The Executive Chairman of KSSB, Mr Afolabi Joseph‑Raji, in a statement made available to Journalists on Friday in Lokoja, said the board had presented the data of 23,828 students comprising 23,609 undergraduates and 219 Law School students whose applications were validly completed to the State-appointed Independent Consultant - Fast Mita Nigeria for verification.


Joseph‑Raji noted that the board received a total of 42,743 applications through its Bursary Management Portal at the end of the online registration exercise, out of which 23,828 were validly completed applications.


He stated that the development aligns with His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s commitment to accountability and transparency in governance.


He urged the Consultant to conduct the verification diligently and swiftly within the allotted four‑week timeline. 



This, he said would ensure timely payment of bursary allowances and scholarship support to deserving Kogi students, in line with Governor Ododo’s administration’s focus on students’ welfare.


Joseph‑Raji reaffirmed the Board’s unwavering commitment to maintaining transparency and accountability throughout the bursary award process.


The statement noted that, Mr. Anthony Ogor, on behalf of Fast Mita Nigeria, has assured the Board that the firm would live up to expectations by conducting an accurate verification exercise, free from interference.


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