The British government says it has awarded 82 Nigerians the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s and PhD degrees in the United Kingdom in 2024.
The British High Commission in Nigeria made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
According to the commission, 32 scholars received the Chevening scholarships, while the other 50 were awarded the Commonwealth scholarships.
It said, a pre-departure ceremony was held in Abuja for the scholars who are based in the environs, while a similar ceremony would hold in Lagos for the rest.
Speaking at the ceremony, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs Gill Lever said: “The UK continues to support the educational development of Nigerians and remain transparent and inclusive in the selection process across board.
“I challenge each of you to aim for excellence in your studies, to be great ambassadors for Nigeria in the UK, and to take advantage of every opportunity during your scholarship.
“This should be done through growing your knowledge, enriching cultural exchange, confident networking and then bringing those experiences back to Nigeria by doing great things for your country while creating a positive change in the world,” Mrs Lever said.
Similarly, Idowu Akintade, Director Operations, British Council Nigeria, expressed optimism that the scholars would leverage the skills and knowledge gained from the opportunity to impact positively on Nigeria’s development.
“I encourage you all to build a strong network and continue to be great ambassadors of the prestigious Commonwealth and Chevening Scholarships,” Mr Akintade said.
(NAN)
