Nigeria’s leading financial service provider OPay has given N12 million in scholarships to 40 deserving students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
Under the heart-warming gesture and another laudable initiative aimed at empowering the next generation, each student will receive N300,000, easing financial pressures and encouraging them to pursue their studies with confidence.
The scholarship award ceremony, held at ABU’s Vice-Chancellor’s office, marked a significant milestone for both OPay and the students.
Managing Director of OPay and a proud ABU alumnus, Mr. Dauda Gotring, spoke about what it meant for him personally to support students at the university that shaped his life.
“ABU holds a special place in my life, and I’m thrilled to give back to students here who show such promise and determination,” he said.
Gotring added: For us at OPay, giving back to society—especially through education—is at the heart of what we do.”
ABU’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the scholarships, emphasizing the difference they would make in the students’ lives.
“This support from OPay will lift a heavy burden off our students, helping them focus on their dreams and academic goals. We are incredibly grateful to OPay for their generosity and partnership,” he said.
OPay’s new initiative aims to support 400 students annually across Nigerian universities, including the University of Ibadan and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, investing N120 million each year to help more young people thrive.
