According to the senator representing the good people of Bayelsa West Senatorial District at the upper chambers in the National Assembly, Abuja stated as follows:
"Today, on behalf of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation (HSDF), I presented an educational support grant to 148 Bayelsa students of the Nigeria Law School (2024 Session). The sum total of the grant is ₦14,800,000 (Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira), at a disbursement rate of ₦100,000 per student.
"As everyone knows, every year, the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation organises scholarships and grants for students of tertiary institutions, as well as scholarships for students to pursue various courses of study at the Hensard University, which is fast becoming a preferred destination for academic excellence.
"I thank the partners of the Foundation, who include corporations, individuals, and other stakeholders. We continue to solicit support to enable us to sustain our efforts in developing human potential—which, as I have repeatedly emphasised, is the most important investment anyone can make. Everyone is aware of the priority I gave to education during my tenure as Governor. Investing in education is not the responsibility of government alone; I call on individuals, corporations, and all people of goodwill to support this vital endeavour.
"This year, I will also flag off another pet project of mine, which is the provision of community health support and grants, through working in partnership with the Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS)—an initiative I established by law as Governor, and which has continued to serve the people of Bayelsa effectively. This is yet another area where I encourage our leaders and elders to assist—to support the poor and vulnerable in our society, rather than leaving the responsibility solely to government.
"I congratulate this year’s beneficiaries and urge them to view this grant as a token of my support. They should strive to excel in their studies and represent us honourably across various fields of endeavour—not only in politics and governance, but also in the private sector, particularly in the professional and corporate spheres where our people are significantly underrepresented."
Once again, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the beneficiaries", the statement added.
Signed:
HSD
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