Get Guardian on GoogleFormer Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has offered financial support to Blessing Oluwafikayo Adisa, a first-class graduate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), to enable her relocate to Italy for her postgraduate studies.
Adisa recently announced that she graduated with a First Class in Mathematics from UNILORIN and had secured a fully funded master’s scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy.
However, she appealed for financial assistance to cover the cost of her relocation.
In a post on X, she wrote:
“Help Make My Scholarship Dream Come True. I’m Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, a First-Class Mathematics graduate (CGPA: 4.76/5.0) from UNILORIN. I’m happy to have been awarded a fully funded master’s scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy.”
After several days of sharing her appeal on the social media platform, Saraki came across her post and pledged to cover the outstanding relocation expenses.
Responding on X, the former Senate President wrote:
“Dear Blessing, I just came across your tweet, and it truly inspired me. To graduate with a First Class in Mathematics from UNILORIN and then earn a fully funded master’s admission in Italy is an extraordinary achievement. You have demonstrated excellence and the promise that exists in so many young Nigerians.
“No young person who has worked this hard should have such an opportunity limited by the cost of getting there. It would be my privilege to support your journey by covering the remaining cost of your relocation.
“@nancy_i_i from my office will reach out to you today. Congratulations once again. Go, excel, and continue to make Nigeria proud.”
Saraki’s intervention has been widely applauded on social media, with many Nigerians commending the gesture as a timely investment in academic excellence and youth development.
