The SKA Campaign Committee has announced that Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Saki West State Constituency in the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election, is set to award 50 full scholarships to eligible students from Saki at a College of Education, Science and Technology. The announcement was made available to newsmen in Saki on Wednesday, highlighting his commitment to education and youth development.
According to the statement by the committee, Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo is introducing the initiative to reduce the financial obstacles confronting students seeking higher education.
They also stated the the programme will provide full tuition-fee support to 50 successful beneficiaries, subject to the relevant admission requirements, with the aim of making education more accessible to qualified students.
Details of the scholarship indicate that academic options include primary and early childhood education, language studies, vocational and technical education, arts and social sciences, and science-related disciplines. The programme information also outlines selected special training opportunities, including entrepreneurship and information and communication technology.
They stated that the entry requirements include five credit passes in relevant O’Level subjects, including English Language and Mathematics where applicable. Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo’s initiative is expected to support qualified applicants in pursuing programmes that match their academic interests and future career ambitions.
The SKA Campaign Committee described the scholarship initiative as part of Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo’s contribution to human capital development and community advancement. By supporting students, the programme seeks to ease the financial pressure on families while helping young people acquire the qualifications and skills needed for future employment and professional growth.
The initiative is particularly significant for households facing difficulties meeting tuition expenses. For successful beneficiaries, the scholarship could provide financial relief and allow them to concentrate more effectively on their studies, while parents and guardians would have fewer tuition-related expenses to shoulder.
Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo’s planned intervention also underscores the importance of education in developing future teachers, entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders. The programme is expected to contribute to the broader development of Saki West by supporting young people whose knowledge and skills could benefit their communities in the years ahead.
The impact of the programme will ultimately depend on transparent selection procedures, compliance with admission requirements and the effective delivery of the promised support. With 50 full scholarships planned, Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo’s initiative represents an opportunity to support students’ academic ambitions and strengthen investment in the future of Saki West.