Ogun state governor Prince Dapo Abiodun on Saturday award scholarship to 550 indigent students in hour of his late son Gbemiga Abiodun DJ Olu
Gbemiga, who served as the official DJ for the renowned hip-hop artist Davido, tragically lost his life in October 2017
The scholarships encompass students in both primary and secondary schools, as well as those pursuing education in vocational and tertiary institutions within Remoland.
During the launch of the Gbemiga Abiodun Education Scholarship Award at Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area, Prince Abiodun emphasized that this initiative aims to provide quality education to bright students and those whose families struggle to afford it
“Today marks a sombre anniversary in my life, the day my beloved son, Gbemiga Abiodun, departed this world. Though the pain of his absence remains, it is also a day to remember the legacy he left behind.”
“He was a young man of exceptional character and intellect. His compassion and dedication to the betterment of others were the hallmarks of his life. On this day, we not only mourn his passing but also celebrate the enduring impact he had on our lives.”
“In honour of his memory, we will be inaugurating the “GBEMIGA ABIODUN MEMORIAL Education rogram.” This programme will serve as a lasting tribute to his legacy, with the aim of providing educational opportunities and support to underprivileged children and indigent learners in public primary, secondary, technical colleges, and tertiary institutions, as well as special needs learners within Ikenne, Remo North, and Sagamu Local Government Areas.”
“The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Programme will provide scholarship awards designed for learners within the age bracket of 6–25, and selection will be determined by the GA Education programme Coordinating TEAM and the State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology using the cumulative promotion examination results obtainable from the OGSERA platform and other parameters, while the beneficiaries for tertiary institutions will be recommended by their respective institutions.”
“Today, we gave out support to 550 indigenous students in the first instance, and we will grow to 1000 students in 12 months, a number that must be kept as a minimum, meaning that some graduates and others are admitted. 50,000 yearly for primary school children; 100,000 yearly for secondary; and 250,000 yearly for tertiary school students, so long as they remain in school until the completion of their education in that category.”
“May his soul continue to rest in peace, and may his legacy of education and compassion flourish in the hearts of the next generation
