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| Mr. Aniagwu with Mr. Olise Ifeajika at the post-EXCO press briefing. |
The Government of Delta State has approved the sum of N381
million for the 2018/2019 bursary scheme for students in higher institutions.
The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, made this
known while briefing newsmen on the outcome of State Executive Council meeting
on Wednesday in Asaba.
Aniagwu, who was in company with the Chief Press Secretary to
the Governor, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika said that the state government approved that
over 17,000 students benefit from the assistance.
“Government has approved the sum of 381 million naira for the
2018/2019 bursary scheme for students of Delta State origin in higher
institutions in the country. Over 17,000 students will benefit from this scheme
from the over 24,000 students that applied.
He disclosed that government has also approved the
recertification of all co-operative societies in the state to ensure that they
meet best practices and they truly reflect the yearnings and aspirations of
their members.
Aniagwu also disclosed that EXCO has approved the
reorganization of the Ministry of Oil and Gas with the creation of additional
six departments to ensure that the Ministry meet up its mandate of monitoring
the activities of the oil sector in the state.
While expressing government’s concern on environmental cleaning,
the commissioner said that government would soon embark on the clearance of
illegal structures on our highways to ensure safety of motorists and other Deltans
on these roads.
On the palliative measures on ‘federal roads, he said that the
state government would continue to carry out the repairs of the roads as they
impact more on the state economy and the lives of Deltans.
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