Parents Of Students On Scholarship Abroad Protest 16-month Unpaid Allowances

Parents of Nigerian students studying abroad on government scholarships on Monday, blocked the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding the payment of outstanding allowances owed to their children.

The protesters stated that their children, who are enrolled in various bilateral education agreements and other scholarship schemes, have not received stipends for 16 months, while an additional eight-month shortfall remains unsettled.

had yet to respond to the protesters’ demands, while parents continued to press for an urgent resolution to ensure their children could

Protesters gathered at the ministry’s entrance, calling on the government to address the delays.

Authorities were yet to respond to the protesters’ demands, while parents continue to press for an urgent resolution to ensure their children can meet living and academic expenses abroad.