By Ghazali Ibrahim
The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has challenged 200 student beneficiaries of the council’s ₦10 million bursary scheme to justify the investment by pursuing academic excellence.
Gbadebo-Alogba gave the charge during the presentation of bursary awards under the 2026 Ijede-Tunrayo Bursary Scheme, through which each beneficiary received ₦50,000.
She described the initiative as a demonstration of confidence in the students and reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to education and youth empowerment.
“I challenge you all to view this bursary not as financial assistance, but as a vote of confidence from your community. We believe in your abilities, and we expect great things from you,” she said.
The chairman said the programme was designed to ease the financial burden on parents while providing students across the council’s wards with support for their education.
She added that her administration would continue to promote initiatives aimed at positioning Ijede LCDA as a centre for academic excellence and innovation.
Also speaking at the event, the council’s Apex Leader, Alhaji Jamiu Quadri, urged the beneficiaries to remain serious about their studies and make good use of the opportunity.
The President of the Ijede Students’ Union, Com. Idowu Ilayas, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, appreciated the chairman for the support and pledged that the students would strive to make the council proud.
The event was attended by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir; councillors; Apex leaders; the Secretary to the Local Government; the Chief of Staff; the Council Manager; supervisors; heads of departments and other stakeholders.
