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Dapo Abiodun Tenders ₦91M Scholarship in Late Son, DJ Olu’s Memory

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Published: October 8, 2024
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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State
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The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme, established in memory of the late son of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has awarded a total of N91,050,000 to 1000 students across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the state, Okay.ng reports.

The late Gbemiga, also known as DJ Olu, was a popular figure in the entertainment industry and the official DJ to Davido.

During the second edition of the programme, held at Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Iperu-Remo, a total of ₦39,750,000 was awarded to 159 beneficiaries from nine tertiary institutions in the state. Additionally, the foundation provided ₦14,700,000 to 294 primary school pupils and ₦36,600,000 to 366 secondary school students in several local government areas.

Governor Abiodun expressed his late son’s passion for creativity and generosity, leading to the introduction of a new category called “The Creative Students Category” in the scholarship program.

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He also pledged to expand the program to benefit more students in other local government areas within the state.

The foundation’s coordinator emphasized that the program focuses on not only providing financial aid but also supporting and monitoring the beneficiaries throughout their educational journey.

The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, and a consultant to the foundation, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu expressed gratitude to Governor Abiodun for establishing the scholarship and encouraged the beneficiaries to excel in their studies.

Close friends and beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the educational support provided by the foundation.

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The event concluded with the presentation of cheques to the heads of tertiary institutions and the parents of pupils and students from primary and secondary schools in the state.

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