Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has given financial assistance to fifty Orphans as Part of her Scholarship Programme from Primary School to University level, under Widows and Orphans Hope Project.
The Governor’s wife was represented by the coordinator of the Widows, Aged and Orphans Hope project, (WAOH), Mrs Kemi Dairo performed the ceremony at her office in Ado Ekiti, noted that the effort was part of Dr Olayemi’s commitment to secure the future of children, especially orphans.
Dr Oyebanji noted that, as the second academic term commences, the scholarship renewal was essential to ensure that the beneficiaries, continue their educational journey without financial constraint.
“It is the belief that education is the greatest gift we can offer, and that no child, regardless of their background, should be deprived of the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Scholarship is not just financial support , it is a vote of confidence in your potential and a promise that we will continue to stand with you” She added
The Governor’s wife encouraged the beneficiaries to work hard, stay focused, and aim for excellence in every endeavour as well as their undertaken.
She also advised the Guardians of the wards to always encourage the children to prioritize their studies and do away with activities that could truncate their future.
The First Lady however commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Premium Bank and all other stakeholders who have made the initiative possible, and gave assurance that a brighter future would be secured and guaranteed for the children.
In their goodwill messages, the Senior Special Assistant to the wife of the governor, on Political Matters, Mrs Toyin Adepoju, Senior Special Adviser on Advocacy, Dr Eunice Fasanmi urged the pupils to explore the opportunity provided by the wife of the governor.
The beneficiaries were selected from public schools across the state, thanking the wife of the governor for the opportunity, privilege and support. Each of the students was given twenty five thousand naira.