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Nasarawa: Lawmaker Hon. Nana doles out millions of naira for scholarship
“… As he targets 100 students of higher institutions, scholarship covers from year one of schooling to graduation…”
Member representing Keffi West constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu Nana, has launched a scholarship scheme for students of tertiary institutions in his constituency.
The first phase of the scheme was launched with 43 students where 17 are students of School of Health Technology Keffi while 26 are students of Nasarawa State University Keffi respectively and the scholarship covers from the start of their academic studies till completion of their tertiary education and graduation.
Hon. Nana, APC, the Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrims Welfare launched the Scheme Saturday in Keffi LGA.
He said that the gesture was borne out of his desire to give children of the less privileged parents access to education.
He disclosed that he is targeting 100 students for the scheme.
” Where all of them will be sponsored from their year one till completion of their education.
” We have 17 students for School of Health Technology Keffi and 26 students for Nasarawa State University Keffi.
” The scholarship is to ease the burden of school fees on their parents as well as complementing government efforts in the education sector” he said.
He urged the beneficiaries to study hard in order to excel in their academic pursuits.
Hon. Nana assured of his continued commitment to initiate different good policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of his constituency.
The lawmaker called on the people of his constituency to continue to support Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s administration to succeed.
The State Commissioner for Information Dr. Ibrahim Tanko represented by Alh. Muhammed Lawal and the Executive Chairman of Keffi LGA Dr. Muhammed Damagani as well as the APC Chairman of the area Alh. Bello Soja hailed the lawmaker for keying into Governor Abdullahi Sule vision on youths and education urging him to sustain the spirit.
Other stakeholders and students as well as beneficiaries appreciated the lawmaker for the gesture and prayed God to bless him abundantly.
They assured the lawmaker of their support and loyalty at all times and beyond 2027.
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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy
Joel Ajayi
After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.
He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.
“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.
“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.
Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.
On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.
“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.
International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”
Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.
“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.
With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.
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