The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS) of Education District III, Mr. Olusegun Olawale Osinaike, has facilitated a strategic partnership with the Council Leader of Itire/Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Agbeyangi Olaoluwa Andre, to introduce a scholarship scheme for students and youths within Education District III.
The initiative was officially unveiled during a sensitisation visit and is designed to provide financial support for 500 beneficiaries to pursue academic programmes at Grace Polytechnic. The scholarship is targeted at students from indigent backgrounds who face challenges in continuing their education due to limited financial resources.
Under the scheme, successful candidates will receive up to 85 percent tuition fee coverage, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on families and encouraging more youths to remain in school. Hon. Agbeyangi described the programme as a deliberate investment in human capital development, noting that education remains a key tool for social and economic growth.
“This initiative is our way of giving back to society,” Hon. Agbeyangi said. “By alleviating financial constraints, we are not only encouraging academic excellence but also taking concrete steps to reduce the dropout rate among our youth.”
Mr. Osinaike explained that the scholarship model was informed by his experience of facilitating a similar programme during his tenure at Education District IV, which he said recorded positive outcomes. He added that the new intervention would ensure students in Education District III also benefit from opportunities that can positively shape their future.
Despite Education District III being outside his immediate jurisdiction, Hon. Agbeyangi approved the request in the interest of inclusive youth development and broader community impact.
Representing the TG/PS at the event, the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mr. Olalekan Rufai, expressed appreciation to the Council Leader for supporting the initiative.
“On behalf of the students and youths of Education District III, we assure you that this opportunity will be maximally utilised,” Mr. Rufai said. “I encourage all eligible candidates to seize this rare privilege, as opportunities of this nature do not come often.”
