No fewer than 100 indigent undergraduates in Kosofe Constituency 1 in Lagos State will benefit from the OKLA Scholarship Awards.
The scholarship is an initiative of the member representing Kosofe Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Sanni Okanlawon.
Chairman of OKLA Scholarship Advisory Committee, Mr Hakeem Alli-Balogun disclosed this yesterday during a physical screening and oral interview for students seeking to benefit from the initiative
Alli-Balogun said the exercise, which is the third edition for the 2025/2026 academic session, was aimed at identifying indigent but deserving students who require financial support to pursue their education.
“This scholarship scheme was established to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians, while also providing meaningful support for students from humble backgrounds who are determined to secure a better future through education,” he said.
According to him, special arrangements have also been made to ensure inclusiveness, as applicants currently writing examinations or studying in institutions outside Lagos State will participate in an online screening exercise in the coming days.
Alli-Balogun expressed appreciation to Okanlawon for the confidence reposed on members of the advisory committee.
“We sincerely appreciate Okanlawon for the honour and trust given to us to serve in this important process.
“His commitment to educational development and quality representation in Kosofe Constituency 1 is commendable,” he said.
He noted that the initiative is non-political, describing it as a genuine intervention designed to empower young people and promote educational advancement within the constituency.(NAN)
