Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has offered to cover the remaining relocation costs of a Nigerian graduate after she appealed for support to pursue her postgraduate studies in Italy.
The graduate, Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, had shared on X that she graduated with a First-Class degree in Mathematics from University of Ilorin with a CGPA of 4.76/5.0.
She also announced that she had secured a fully funded Master’s scholarship in Mathematics at University of Calabria but needed financial assistance to complete her relocation.
Responding to her post, Saraki congratulated Blessing on her academic achievement, describing her success as an inspiration and a reflection of the potential of many young Nigerians.
He stated that no student who had worked so hard should have their opportunity limited by relocation costs and pledged to pay the outstanding expenses required for her move to Italy.
Saraki also disclosed that a member of his office, identified as Nancy, would contact Blessing to facilitate the support.
His gesture has drawn widespread praise on social media, with many Nigerians commending him for supporting academic excellence and helping a deserving student pursue higher education abroad.
The lady wrote on X:
“Help Make My Scholarship Dream Come True 🙏
I’m Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, a First-Class Mathematics graduate (CGPA: 4.76/5.0) from UNILORIN.
I’m happy to have been awarded a fully funded Master’s scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy.”
The former senate president, Bukola Saraki wrote:
“Dear Blessing,
I just came across your tweet, and it truly inspired me.
To graduate with a First Class in Mathematics from UNILORIN and then earn a fully funded Master’s admission in Italy is an extraordinary achievement. You have demonstrated excellence and the promise that exists in so many young Nigerians.
No young person who has worked this hard should have such an opportunity limited by the cost of getting there. It would be my privilege to support your journey by covering what is left in the cost of your relocation.
@nancy_i_i from my office will reach out to you today.
Congratulations once again. Go, excel, and continue to make Nigeria proud.”
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