Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the State’s Pilgrims Welfare Board, as well as the Scholarship Board.
The inauguration of the Scholarship Board is seen as a major step by the government to improve the standard of education of the citizenry, while that of Pilgrims is expected to enhance the people’s faith in God.
Governor Uzodimma notes that the Scholarship Board is a platform government will use to fund, the education of bright children of Imo State origin, and also the vulnerable as well as the less privileged in the society.
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According to the Governor, reviving the Scholarship Board will add value to the educational system and reduce the large number of school drop-outs, as a result of lack of funds and parental care.
Speaking on behalf of other Board members, the Chairmen of the Pilgrims Board, Rev. Fr. Gilbert Alaribe and Rev Fr. Marius Oluigbo of the Scholarship Board assured that their respective teams will ensure that the Governor’s dream, to reduce the plight of Imo people will be realised.
(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)
