From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged to cover the remaining relocation expenses of a First-Class Mathematics graduate from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, after coming across her appeal on X (formerly Twitter).
Adisa, who graduated with a First-Class degree in Mathematics with an outstanding CGPA of 4.76/5.0, had taken to the social media platform to seek financial support after securing a fully funded Master’s scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy.
In her post, she celebrated the scholarship award but explained that she still required assistance to cover the costs associated with relocating to Italy. She appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to help make her academic dream a reality.
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Moved by her story, Saraki responded publicly on X, describing her achievement as “truly inspiring.”
“To graduate with a First Class in Mathematics from UNILORIN and then earn a fully funded Master’s admission in Italy is an extraordinary achievement,” Saraki wrote. “You have demonstrated excellence and the promise that exists in so many young Nigerians.”
The former Kwara State governor, added that no hardworking young Nigerian should have their opportunity limited by the cost of relocation.
“No young person who has worked this hard should have such an opportunity limited by the cost of getting there. It would be my privilege to support your journey by covering what is left in the cost of your relocation,” he said.
Saraki also disclosed that a member of his team, identified as Nancy Ilochi, would reach out to Adisa to facilitate the support.
He concluded his message by congratulating the young scholar and encouraging her to continue striving for excellence.
The exchange has since attracted widespread praise on social media, with many Nigerians commending both Adisa’s remarkable academic achievement and Saraki’s timely intervention, describing it as an inspiring example of supporting educational excellence and investing in the country’s brightest talents.
