A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Bro. Felix Obuah has awarded scholarship to 100 students of The University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT.
Obuah who announced that the Scholarship Scheme would take immediate effect, said it would not only cover the students’ school charges but also provides accompanying stipends.
He noted that this comprehensive support is aimed to alleviate the financial burden on the recipients, enabling them to focus on their studies.
Reacting, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof Owunari Abraham Georgewill, commended Obuah for his benevolent gesture and called on other public-spirited individuals from all walks of life to follow suit.
In a statement released by the Vice-Chancellor, he emphasized that these scholarships were designed to enhance academic performance among the students.
He revealed, “We held productive discussions with Bro. Felix Obuah regarding collaboration between the University and the scholarship scheme.
“To the glory of God, we are delighted to announce that Bro. Felix Obuah has established a scholarship program for 100 students at the University of Port Harcourt.
The beneficiaries of this scheme will have their school charges covered along with annual stipends, commencing immediately.”
The Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude to the university’s strategic partners for their generous contributions and urged other philanthropic individuals to emulate this noble initiative.
Prof Georgewill appealed to influential individuals in the society to collaborate with the university to establish scholarship programs for deserving students.
