A relocation funding challenge that threatened to delay the postgraduate studies of a first-class University of Ilorin graduate has been resolved after former Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, pledged to cover the outstanding expenses.
The beneficiary, Blessing Oluwafikayo Adisa, recently announced that she graduated with a First Class in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin and secured a fully funded master’s scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy.
Despite winning the scholarship, Adisa appealed for financial assistance to cover the cost of relocating to Italy.
In a post on X, she wrote: “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.”
After seeing her appeal on the social media platform, Saraki commended her academic achievement and promised to fund the remaining relocation costs.
“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,” he wrote.
He added, “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 the remaining cost of your relocation.”
Saraki also directed a member of his team to contact the graduate to facilitate the support.
“@nancy_i_i from my office will reach out to you today. Congratulations once again. Go, excel, and continue to make Nigeria proud,” he said.
The intervention has attracted widespread praise on social media, with many Nigerians describing it as a timely investment in academic excellence and support for young scholars pursuing international education opportunities.
Credit: TheGuardia
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