The lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, Wole Oke, has awarded scholarships to no fewer than 1,240 students across nine technical schools in the state.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Oke explained that the scholarship programme, launched in 2021, is aimed at promoting technical and vocational education among young people.
At the Government Technical College in Osogbo, 469 students have benefited from the scheme, while 213 students are currently supported at the technical college in Ile-Ife. Other beneficiaries include 150 students in Ijebu-Ijesa, 39 in Ara, 109 in Inisa, nine in Otan Ayegbaju, 88 in Gbongan, and 12 in Osu.
The scholarship covers school fees, enrolment charges, lesson fees, and other related expenses, costing about ₦15 million per term and ₦40 million per academic session.
Oke described the initiative as a strategic effort to combat unemployment, stressing that technical education equips youths with practical skills needed for self-reliance and job creation. He added that the programme aligns with the Federal Government’s recent policy introducing free tuition in all Federal Technical Colleges nationwide and reflects his longstanding advocacy for increased investment in vocational training.
The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting education, skills acquisition, and youth development in his constituency and across Osun State.
He noted that technical education remains one of the most effective ways to address unemployment, as it prepares young people not only for available jobs but also to become entrepreneurs and job creators.
Some beneficiaries, including Christopher Olaniyan, Abiodu Korede, and Abosede Durojaye, expressed appreciation for the initiative, praising Oke for his support and pledging to make the most of the opportunity.
ADEOLA KUNLE
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