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Saraki Pledges Support for UNILORIN First-Class Scholar's Italy Trip

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  • Former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged to cover the remaining relocation costs for a first-class Mathematics graduate from UNILORIN pursuing a Master's in Italy.
  • Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, who secured a fully funded scholarship, had appealed for assistance with travel expenses.
  • Saraki's gesture was widely praised on social media as an investment in youth education and national development.

Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has stepped in to support Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, a first-class Mathematics graduate from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), who secured a fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Calabria in Italy.

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.

— Abubakar Bukola SarakiPledging financial support for the scholar's relocation.

Saraki announced his pledge on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, responding to Oluwafikayo's public appeal for help with her relocation costs. The young scholar had shared her excitement about the scholarship but highlighted the need for financial assistance to cover travel and settlement expenses.

"No young person who has worked this hard should have such an opportunity limited by the cost of getting there," Saraki stated in his response. "It would be my privilege to support your journey by covering what is left in the cost of your relocation." He assured Oluwafikayo that his office would reach out to her promptly.

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.

— Abubakar Bukola SarakiCommending the scholar's academic success.

Oluwafikayo, who graduated with an impressive CGPA of 4.76 out of 5.0, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity. Saraki commended her achievement, noting that her success exemplifies the potential of young Nigerians. His intervention has garnered significant commendation on social media, with users praising his commitment to youth education and national development.

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.

— Adisa Blessing OluwafikayoHer initial appeal for assistance.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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