Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu issued a =N=100,000 annual scholarship to 26 students from the Lagos Central Senatorial District.
The money was handed over to the beneficiaries during 15th Town Hall meeting she had with her constituents on Wednesday September 9, at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
She said the beneficiaries, who were short-listed from 45 students, would each receive N100,000 per year for four years.
Senator Tinubu also gave N20,000 to each of the 19 other students, who did not qualify for the scholarship.
Giving a report on her stewardship, the lawmaker said 255 General Certificate of Examination (GCE), O Level forms were distributed across the senatorial district for indigent students, urging them to study hard and excel in the exams.
She said 200 Consat decoders were distributed in partnership with the Television Continental (TVC), to party leaders, residents and constituents with two months subscription of N2000/month paid.
Senator Tinubu said no fewer than 200 expectant mothers and lactating women benefitted from 100 cartons of milk, donated by the Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, to support her vision.
Under the Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Scheme (YESAS), she said 10 candidates were short-listed and inducted to participate in the Niger Dock Short Course Training, which would last three weeks.
While restating her commitment to other initiatives, such as the Petty Traders Empowerment Capital Scheme (PETECS), Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS) and Widows Economic Empowerment Scheme (WEES), Senator Tinubu assured that she would continue to do her best to better the lives of the people.
She said the drug rehabilitation centre, as well as the Modern Market in Ajah, which she started in the last Assembly, were ongoing and receiving attention.
By Michael Otogo
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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu issued a N100,000 annual scholarship to 26 students from the Lagos Central Senatorial District.
The money was handed over to the beneficiaries during 15th Town Hall meeting she had with her constituents on Wednesday September 9, at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
She said the beneficiaries, who were short-listed from 45 students, would each receive N100,000 per year for four years.
Senator Tinubu also gave N20,000 to each of the 19 other students, who did not qualify for the scholarship.
Giving a report on her stewardship, the lawmaker said 255 General Certificate of Examination (GCE), O Level forms were distributed across the senatorial district for indigent students, urging them to study hard and excel in the exams.
She said 200 Consat decoders were distributed in partnership with the Television Continental (TVC), to party leaders, residents and constituents with two months subscription of N2000/month paid.
Senator Tinubu said no fewer than 200 expectant mothers and lactating women benefitted from 100 cartons of milk, donated by the Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, to support her vision.
Under the Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Scheme (YESAS), she said 10 candidates were short-listed and inducted to participate in the Niger Dock Short Course Training, which would last three weeks.
While restating her commitment to other initiatives, such as the Petty Traders Empowerment Capital Scheme (PETECS), Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS) and Widows Economic Empowerment Scheme (WEES), Senator Tinubu assured that she would continue to do her best to better the lives of the people.
She said the drug rehabilitation centre, as well as the Modern Market in Ajah, which she started in the last Assembly, were ongoing and receiving attention.
By Michael Otogo.