West Africa Students Union (WASU) has explained that the organisation is targeting 170,000 indigent students across the member nations for the scholarship scheme.
The president of the organization, Romans Pillah disclosed this during the conferment of the honorary doctorate degree to the group executive director, strategy portfolio development and capital project Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin for his contributions to the organisation and development of the society.
Pillah, who went down memory lane said WASU which was founded in London in August 1925 by Ladipo Solanke and Herbert Bankole Bright, both members of British West Africa, became the key political social and cultural organisation for West Africa and Benue State.
“As old as the organisation is, this is the first time it is offering scholarships to the students and appreciate the past leaders of the union for the indelible legacies they have built for the present generation,” he said.
He further said: “This administration is anchored on promoting education and entrepreneurship for self-reliance through the scholarship scheme and with the support from reputable organizations, is targeting over 170,000 students across the West African Region in line with the philosophy of the founding fathers which was based on self-help, unity and cooperation”.
The president said the scholarship would help students who are having challenges funding their education.
He however called for the continuous support for organization just as he commended the president of Dangote group of companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote who he said had been working towards economic well-being of the people across the region.
Comrade Pillah also commended the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, president of All African Students Union, Osislogu Osikenyi, staff of Dangote Industries especially the head of corporate commission, Tony Chiejina and president of National Association of Nigerian Students, Asefon Sunday, for their support.
