Fubara Gives Scholarship To 100 Children, Widows Of Fallen Heroes

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has given scholarship grant to 100 children and widows of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Legion, Rivers State command.
Presenting cheques to the beneficiaries, Fubara, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, advised the students to take their studies seriously.
“Make good use of this opportunity, by dint of hard work. Anyone can be great in any field of choice. I want you to know that the future is bright but it is in your hands.
“Tomorrow, you can be the leader that Nigeria needs at both national and state levels, but you must work hard now. Make good use of this opportunity by being focused on your studies,” he admonished the beneficiaries.
The governor further commended the leadership of the Legion in the State for sustaining the scholarship scheme for the widows and children of fallen heroes.
“The best gift you can give to anyone is education. By educating them, you are empowering them to become good leaders of our society. They are the future of our country, continue the good works,” he stated.
The ceremony was also attended by the National Leader of the Nigerian Legion, Maj. Gen. A.M, Jubril (Rtd), the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ivy Chiemedum, representatives of Service Chiefs, members of the Nigerian Legion in Rivers State and widows of fallen heroes.