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Hon. kanmi Ajibola Flags Off Bursary Scheme For Oriade Students, Reaffirms Commitment To Education And Youth Development

Published by Tope Fakinlede on August 16th, 2025.

𝐇𝐎𝐍. 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐌𝐈 𝐀𝐉𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐀 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

In a landmark gesture that demonstrates his total commitment to education and youth empowerment, Hon. Kanmi Ajibola, the Honourable Member representing Oriade State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, has officially disbursed bursary awards to deserving students of Oriade Local Government.

The well-attended event, held at Ijiku Hall, Ijebu-Ijesa, brought together respected leaders, party stalwarts, community figures, and student representatives from across the local government. The atmosphere was filled with joy and gratitude as students from every ward of Oriade benefitted from the bursary, following a transparent and inclusive screening process that ensured no ward or community was left behind.

The bursary initiative, which Hon. Ajibola personally facilitated, is designed to cushion the financial challenges faced by students in their academic pursuits, while also strengthening the bond between the political leadership and the younger generation. In his address, he reaffirmed his belief that investment in education is the most sustainable way to secure the future of Oriade Local Government and Osun State at large.

He emphasized that this initiative is not a one-time effort but the beginning of a long-term commitment to supporting students, nurturing talent, and building capacity for leadership among the youth. Hon. Ajibola further encouraged the students to remain focused on their studies, assuring them that his office will continue to stand as a pillar of support.

The program was graced by prominent figures including political leaders, party executives, traditional chiefs, and past and present government officials, all of whom praised the Honourable’s initiative as both timely and impactful. They described the bursary scheme as a reflection of his visionary leadership and deep connection to the needs of his people.

The Oriade Students’ Union leadership also expressed profound gratitude, commending Hon. Ajibola for his generosity and assuring him that the bursary scheme will go a long way in alleviating the financial struggles of students across various institutions.

With this bold step, Hon. Kanmi Ajibola has once again demonstrated that leadership is about service, and service is about investing in people, particularly the younger generation whose education and empowerment remain critical to the progress of Oriade Local Government.

𝙚-𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙

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