The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olayide Adelami, has awarded full scholarships to 100 newly admitted students of Government Technical College, Owo.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Office of the Deputy Governor), Mr Johnpaul Akinduro, and made available to journalists on Saturday.
According to the statement, the scholarship will cover the entire three-year training programme of the beneficiaries.
It added that the scholarship was announced by the Principal of the college, Mr Tayo Ijabiken, during the institution’s 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony.
Speaking at the event, Ijabiken expressed appreciation to the deputy governor for the gesture.
“It is with deep gratitude that I stand before you to express our profound appreciation to the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olayide Adelami, for the noble and generous gesture of awarding scholarships to one hundred newly admitted students of this college.
“Through this intervention, Your Excellency has not only provided financial relief to students and their families, but has also inspired hope, confidence and renewed determination in the hearts of these young learners,” he said.
The principal described the initiative as a significant boost to Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the state, and also commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his sustained commitment to education, particularly in skills acquisition for youths and women.
In his remarks, the deputy governor, who was represented by a former Attorney-General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Kola Olawoye, said the scholarship scheme was part of his support for Governor Aiyedatiwa’s vision to revitalise technical education in Ondo State.
Dr Adelami advised the newly matriculated students to take their training seriously, noting that technical education provides a viable pathway to self-reliance and job creation.
In addition to full tuition coverage, the deputy governor also committed to the payment of daily feeding stipends for the 100 beneficiaries throughout their three-year period of study.
Also speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Ogbeni Oluyi, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to repositioning technical education in line with global best practices.
“The commitment of Governor Aiyedatiwa to technical education is firmly anchored on the OUREASE Agenda of his administration, which prioritises opportunity creation, economic expansion, social inclusion and security,” Oluyi said.
PUNCH Online in 2025 reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State had approved N350 million as payment for the 2025 scholarship and bursary for students of the state’s origin in higher institutions across the country.
According to Aiyedatiwa, the payment will cover five categories of students, including medical students, law students, and students with disabilities.
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