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Over eighty-two Nigerians have been awarded the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of master’s and PhD degrees in the UK in 2024.
The British High Commission in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos, revealing that 32 scholars received the Chevening scholarships, while the other 50 were awarded the Commonwealth scholarships.
According to the statement, a pre-departure ceremony was held in Abuja for scholars based in the environs, while a similar ceremony would be held in Lagos.
Speaking at the ceremony, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs Gill Lever, said: “The UK continues to support the educational development of Nigerians and remain transparent and inclusive in the selection process across the board.
“I challenge each of you to aim for excellence in your studies, to be great ambassadors for Nigeria in the UK, and to take advantage of every opportunity during your scholarship.
“This should be done through growing your knowledge, enriching cultural exchange, confident networking, and then bringing those experiences back to Nigeria by doing great things for your country while creating a positive change in the world,” Lever said.
Similarly, the Director of Operations British Council Nigeria, Idowu Akintade, admonished the scholars to build a strong network and leverage the skills and knowledge gained from the opportunity to positively impact Nigeria’s development.
“I encourage you all to build a strong network and continue to be great ambassadors of the prestigious Commonwealth and Chevening Scholarships,” Akintade said.