Gov Mbah donates N441m to Enugu Law School Students

…. Awards Scholarship to an aspiring Pilots

From Chinelo Kodilichukwu Enugu

The governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has donated the sum of N441m  to 294 indigenes of the state currently studying at the seven campuses of the Nigerian Law School across the country.

The Nations News Nigeria reports that the total beneficiaries were drawn from the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State.

it was gathered that 284 of the beneficiaries have already been verified and paid the sum of N150,000 each as part of government’s support and effort to accelerate human capital development in the state.

The governor, Mbah also awarded a scholarship in the sum of N12m to Miss Chidiogo Igwebuike, an indigene of Ukana, Udi LGA, Enugu State, to be trained as a pilot at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State.

The beneficiaries under the umbrella of the National Association of Enugu State Law Students, described the gesture by the governor as an auspicious intervention, especially against the backdrop of the challenging economic realities of the country.

They commended the governor for his vision and commitments towards the educational sector in the state.

The National President, secretary and the public relations officer of the Association, Stephen Obiora, Johnpaul Obisike; and Uzoamaka Aguoma, in letter signed and made available to newsmen vowed to make the state proud.

“This bursary has come at the right time to alleviate the financial challenges the entire country is facing at this time, giving us room to focus on our court and chamber attachments without too much worry about the current state of the economy. 

“Your commitment to education and youth development is truly commendable. Your support is a testament to your administration’s dedication to empowering Enugu State indigenes and investing in our dear state’s future and progress. 

“We appreciate you for believing in us. We look forward to making Enugu state proud,” they stated.

In a related development, Governor Mbah has equally paid the sum of N12m to see Miss Chidiogo Igwebuike, a 24-year old graduate of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Enugu, through a Standard Pilot Course at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. 

Recalled that the governor had in May 2024 awarded scholarship in the sum of N233m to one Israel Echezona, a 17-year old indigene of Mgbagbu-Owa, Enugu State, who emerged the overall best candidate in the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology entrance examination, to be trained as a pilot.