The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government has commenced payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme.
Alausa disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Folasade Boriowo.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students studying abroad.
Alausa said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had remitted approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for disbursement to eligible beneficiaries.
He said the release represents 50 per cent of the outstanding 2025 obligations, adding that efforts were ongoing to settle the remaining balance.
The minister said the funds had reached the relevant embassy accounts, with missions expected to commence immediate payment to affected scholars.
He advised beneficiaries to monitor their accounts as payments would begin to reflect.
Alausa said the development reflected President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian students abroad under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He commended the patience of the scholars, assuring that government remained committed to meeting its obligations under the scholarship scheme.
He reiterated the government’s resolve to sustain policies supporting access to education, student welfare and human capital development.
