The students, it said, were those unable to continue with
their education following death of their parents or guardians.
The Dean of Student Affairs of the university, Prof. Dosu
Malomo in a statement issued on Sunday in Oye-Ekiti, said that the scheme would
take care of the students’ tuition and other essential needs covered by the
insurance.
He disclosed that over 100 students had benefited from the
scheme since it was set up.
Malomo explained that the management of FUOYE gave out N125,
000 each to the 25 students with a view to helping them continue with their
education in the institution.
“The students who benefitted from the scheme expressed their
gratitude to the university’s management team for making their dreams a
reality, notwithstanding their financial constraints.
“The students appreciated the Vice-Chancellor , Prof.
Abayomi Fasina and his team for showing support toward their education.
“They prayed that God will bless their children too and make
them achieve the best in their future endeavours,” he said.
Malomo, who unveiled the scheme as approved by the
vice-chancellor, said the NICON Insurance package, was introduced as a special
policy to cater for students who suddenly lost their parents or guardian
responsible for funding their education.
“Students will on submission of relevant documents, be
screened for the claims of about N125, 000 each. The funds are sourced from the
premium of N1, 000 paid by all students each session.
“Equally, some truly indigent students may be considered for
some funds from NICON Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) subject to the
population of school and decision of NICON management.
“The criteria for qualifying for the package included earlier
payment of the N1, 000 premium along with school fees, losing a parent or
guardian and or the parent or guardian becoming fatally injured to a state of
permanent disability,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of
staff of FUOYE have also lauded the vice chancellor for approving a proposal
for special consideration for their biological children to get admissions into
the university’s academic programmes.(NAN)
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