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The Nigerian government has commenced payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship programme, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said.
Alausa disclosed this in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.
According to the minister, the Central Bank of Nigeria has remitted approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for disbursement to eligible beneficiaries.
The release represents 50 per cent of the outstanding 2025 obligations, with efforts ongoing to settle the remaining balance, Alausa said.
The minister said the funds had reached the relevant embassy accounts, and missions are expected to commence immediate payment to affected scholars.
He advised beneficiaries to monitor their accounts as payments would begin to reflect.
Alausa said the development reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian students abroad under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He commended the scholars’ patience and assured them that the government remains committed to meeting its obligations under the scholarship scheme.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students studying abroad.
