OPay Digital Services, a fintech firm, has extended its N1.2 billion nationwide scholarship fund to Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) to support students of the university.
According to a statement, the firm signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the university, marking the 15th institution which has benefited since the commencement of the scholarship aimed at fostering students’ empowerment and academic advancement.
OPay presented a N60 million scholarship cheque to the university management.
Dr. James Vandefan, Chief Security Officer of OPay Digital Services, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting education and community development.
Vandefan said, “OPay is committed to empowering young Nigerians through education. This partnership with NSUK is part of our N1.2 billion scholarship initiative, which is already benefiting students in other higher institutions across the country. Our goal is to support academically outstanding students who face financial challenges, ensuring that knowledge continues to be shared and that society benefits from the growth of its youth.”
He added, “As an alumnus of this great university, I can attest that NSUK is one of Nigeria’s most prodigious higher institutions, known for its affordable fees, fast academic programs, and resilience which have enabled thousands of students to achieve their dreams. OPay is committed to giving back to our communities. As the 15th beneficiary institution of the OPay scholarship programme, we aim to build a historic partnership with NSUK to ensure continued knowledge dissemination and societal development, while also creating more opportunities for students through future collaborations.”
Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Professor Maikano Muhammad Ari, commended the firm for its leadership in the financial services industry and for extending its scholarship fund to NSUK.
He said, “We sincerely appreciate OPay for this initiative, and we are confident that it will provide direct benefits to our students while enhancing the university’s relevance in the global knowledge space. The university management will ensure that these scholarships reach indigent students who truly need them. We also see this as the beginning of a broader collaboration with OPay in other critical areas.”
