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Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the 2025 bursary awards for Delta State students in public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to education and student welfare.

The approval also covers scholarship awards for students with disabilities and children of deceased civil servants, as well as special financial assistance for Delta State students at the Nigerian Law Schools.

Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita, disclosed this on Thursday, February 12, 2026, during a meeting with the national executives of the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU).

Enita explained that the governor’s intervention is aimed at easing the financial burden on students and their families amid prevailing economic challenges. He noted that the meeting followed concerns raised by students over delays in the 2025 bursary payments.

Assuring the student leaders of the government’s commitment, he revealed that processing of the approved bursaries and scholarships had commenced. He added that the financial assistance earlier approved for Delta State students in the Nigerian Law Schools was also being processed.

According to him, a total of 33,064 students will benefit from the 2025 bursary awards. Additionally, 545 children of deceased civil servants and 51 students with disabilities will receive scholarship awards, while 533 Law School students will benefit from the special financial assistance package.

Enita reiterated that the Oborevwori administration places a high premium on education as a critical pillar for sustainable development and human capital advancement in the state.

Responding, NADESSTU national executives, led by the President, Comrade Oweiotu-Ebi Joseph and Senate President Comrade Idiseru Alex, welcomed the development and expressed appreciation to the governor for his continued support for Delta students.

They described the approval as timely and impactful, noting that it would significantly ease the financial strain faced by many students and their families, while pledging continued support to the state government.