Eku, Delta State—The spirit of educational support soared on campus as 20 students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Eku, each received ₦150,000 scholarships from the Fred and Lilly Okotie Foundation.
The historic presentation—described as the first of its kind in the school—sparked jubilation among students and staff. Beneficiaries from various levels of study lauded the foundation for the timely financial boost, calling it a huge relief in meeting tuition and living expenses.
In a heartfelt address, the college management praised the Provost for his role in attracting the foundation’s attention and commended Dr. and Mrs. Fred and Lilly Okotie for their generosity and vision. The Provost hailed the initiative as a “life-changing intervention that will be remembered for years to come.”
Representatives of the Fred and Lilly Okotie Foundation reaffirmed their dedication to quality education and youth empowerment across Delta State, pledging to make the scholarship programme a recurring effort.
Students and staff alike celebrated the gesture as a shining example of how private philanthropy can strengthen institutions and transform lives.
