OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has awarded scholarships to 20 outstanding students of Kwara State Polytechnic, under its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year national scholarship initiative.
Each of the selected students will receive ₦300,000 to support their education, making Kwara Polytechnic the first polytechnic to benefit from the programme. The initiative, which aims to ease the financial burdens of tertiary education, currently targets 400 students annually across universities and now, polytechnics.
Speaking on the expansion of the initiative, MD/CEO at OPay, Dauda Gotring, highlighted the company’s long-term vision.
“Our scholarship support is to ensure that the dreams of talented scholars do not die. Through this 10-year scholarship program, we’re not just easing the financial stress of today’s students—we’re empowering a generation that will drive innovation and progress”
In his remarks, Kwara State Polytechnic’s rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed thanked OPay for bringing the scholarship to Kwara State Polytechnic as this will have a huge impact on the students being awarded; giving them the motivation to excel in their academics and beyond.
The inclusion of KwaraPoly in the ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship plan reaffirms OPay’s focus on inclusive, nationwide impact. With a goal to support 400 students annually across the country, the program reflects OPay’s aim of ensuring that no dream is cut short by financial limitations.
Following earlier successes in other institutions, the initiative’s expansion to KwaraPoly is a testament to OPay’s enduring promise to foster talents of Nigerian youth.
As the scholarship program grows, more students from diverse educational backgrounds will benefit, equipping them with the tools they need to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society.
