The National Association of Kwara State Students has said the Kwara State government is set to commence payment of bursary funds to students schooling within schools Kwara State from Monday nextweek.
In a statement jointly signed by the President, Vice-President and Publicity Secretary, they maintained that the S.A. student has assured the students that the money is already on ground and disbursement will commence by Monday.
“Sequel to the planned protest scheduled to hold today, the leadership of the National Association of Kwara State ably led by the Vice-President (admin) Comr. Abdullahi Ibrahim Paranti met with the S.A. student, Comr. Bisi Fakayode who affirmed that the fund meant to disburse students schooling within Kwara state is already on ground.”
“He noted that the disbursement will start on Monday, January 11th, 2019.”
“The scholarship board chairperson, Barr. Fatima Yusuf also confirmed that the money has been released by the state government and they are planning to start payment immediately after they are done with the northern state this week”
“We are hereby using this medium to urge the entire students to remain calm as we are working tirelessly to ensure your interest are protected”
They implore the state government, scholarship board, S.A. Students and other necessary stakeholders to keep to their words as they insist they might not be able to control situation by Monday if payment didn’t start.
They further assured all NAKSITTES of a free, fair and transparent disbursement process.
“Like we have been doing, we will also ensure all Kwaran students are well informed of the activities surrounding the bursary before, during and after the disbursement.”