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Another 92 Ebonyi State Scholarship beneficiaries, yesterday, departed the state for the United Kingdom in pursuit of postgraduate studies in ivy league universities in the European country.
The historic event took place at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.
Two hundred and eighty-five first beneficiaries of the state scholarships were airlifted last year, with many already having their Master Degrees.
At the departure ceremony, yesterday, Governor Francis Nwifuru charged the fresh 92 beneficiaries to live up to the moral philosophy behind the award of the scholarship. He stressed the need for discipline, studiousness, and decorum, reminding them that many wished for the gesture, but it eluded them.
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“I am sure you are aware that Ebonyians are not loafers, hard work should be your constant companion. Remember that every naira spent on this scholarship is the collective sacrifice of our people, farmers, traders, civil servants, and artisans who believe that your success will one day translate into a stronger, more prosperous Ebonyi State.
“Please, do not betray that trust. Make every lecture, every assignment, and every opportunity count. Politics, governance, and history will judge us not by the number of speeches we made, but by the lives we changed. We thank God Almighty He has graciously allowed us to make that change. “When you return home equipped with knowledge, skills, and global exposure, you will become pillars upon which the future of Ebonyi State will stand”, he said.
The governor expressed optimism that the beneficiaries will help to build better institutions, strengthen the state’s economy, and compete favourably in a rapidly changing world.
Chairman of the state Scholarship Board, Chief Chaka Nweze, expressed immense gratitude for Governor Nwifuru’s prioritisation of human capital, describing it as a trans-generational seed which posterity will remember him for, urging the beneficiaries to maximise the opportunity and be better citizens.
