The Oyo State Government has officially approved the sum of ₦153.5 million for the payment of bursaries to law students of Oyo State origin.
The announcement, made today, Thursday, April 23, 2026, by the Secretary of the Oyo State Scholarship Board, Mr. Amos Akinyanju, is part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s ongoing commitment to easing the financial burden on students in professional institutions.
Bursary Details & Beneficiaries
- The Amount: A total of ₦153,500,000 has been released for the current cycle.
- The Beneficiaries: 307 students from the 2024/2025 regular set currently enrolled across the seven accredited Nigerian Law School campuses nationwide will receive the funds.
- Individual Payout: While the total reflects ₦500,000 per student (consistent with previous years’ approvals), the primary focus of this release is the immediate settlement for the current regular batch.
Screening Schedule & Logistics
The Scholarship Board has released a strict screening timetable to ensure an orderly verification process. All exercises will take place at the Scholarship Board Room, Ground Floor, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Agodi, Ibadan, starting at 10:00 a.m. daily.
| Day | Date | Campuses to be Screened |
| Monday | April 27, 2026 | Enugu and Yenagoa |
| Tuesday | April 28, 2026 | Port Harcourt and Yola |
| Wednesday | April 29, 2026 | Abuja and Kano |
| Thursday | April 30, 2026 | Lagos |
Administrative Context
This latest approval follows a broader disbursement in March 2024, where the Governor approved over ₦554 million for nearly 3,000 students across law, medical, and aviation schools. The state government has emphasized that beneficiaries must adhere strictly to their designated dates and bring all required documentation (including evidence of state origin and law school admission) to complete the verification.
