Gov. Nwifuru Reaffirms Commitment to Human Capital Development, Flags Off Second Batch of Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development with the flag-off of the second batch of the state’s overseas scholarship programme for outstanding students. The governor spoke at the send-off ceremony held at the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke, where he described the initiative as more than a journey abroad, noting that it symbolises “destiny taking flight” and hope soaring into the future for Ebonyi State. Governor Nwifuru said each beneficiary represents a dream deliberately chosen and protected by his administration, stressing that the scholarship scheme remains one of the most financially demanding programmes of the government, second only to major investments in infrastructure and public welfare. He revealed that despite pressure from various quarters to divert the funds to rural infrastructure projects, his administration made a conscious decision to prioritise education, insis...
