Imo State government has begun
the payment of stipends to school
children as well as distribution of
school materials to public schools
in the state.
While inaugurating the programme
at Owerri City School, Governor
Rochas Okorocha said the exercise
was aimed at encouraging school
children in their studies and further
creating conducive environment for
learning.
The governor, who was represented
by his wife, Nneoma Okorocha, said
secondary schools pupils would
receive N500, while their
counterparts in primary schools
would receive N300 every term.
“I am here to flag-off the payment
of your stipend. Of course, you
know that the governor loves you so
much, with much interest in your
education and future. His
watchword to students is hard
work,” the governor’s wife told the
pupils.
She further described education as a
vital instrument to a child’s
development, adding that the
present administration would
remain committed to transforming
the education sector.



source www.nigerianeye.com/2013/04/imo-pays-stipends-to-school-children.html?m=1