A bill to establish Anambra State Bursary and Scholarship Fund Management Agency has passed second reading at the State House of Assembly.
The sponsor of the bill, Chief Tony Muobike, who represents Aguata Constituency Two, explained that the proposed legislation aims to create a management framework for bursary and scholarship funds.
According to him, the bill seeks to support educational development by assisting indigent students, rewarding academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievements, and encouraging research.
In their contributions, the Minority Leader, Mr. Johnbosco Akaegbobi, his Ihiala Constituency Two Counterpart, Mr. Golden Iloh, and member for Njikoka Constituency Two, Dr. Jude Akpua, said the bill is important in promoting access to education for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Speaker, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze, who described the bill as a significant development aligned with Governor Soludo’s agenda later referred it to the appropriate committee for further scrutiny.
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