OPay Extends N1.2b 10-Year Scholarship to Kwara State Polytechnic

As part of its unwavering commitment to youth development and academic excellence, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, OPay, has extended its N1.2 billion 10-Year Scholarship initiative to Kwara State Polytechnic.

With this development, 20 outstanding students from the institution will be awarded scholarships worth N300,000 each, becoming one of the latest beneficiaries of OPay’s admirable long-term scholarship program.

This also makes Kwara State Polytechnic the first polytechnic to benefit from OPay’s 10-Year Scholarship Program.

The N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship plan is aimed at reducing the financial burdens faced by students, enabling them to concentrate fully on their academic and personal growth.

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By investing in the potential of young Nigerians, OPay hopes to bridge the financial gap faced by students and open new doors of opportunity for future leaders across polytechnics and universities.

Speaking on the expansion of the initiative, MD/CEO at OPay, Dauda Gotring, highlighted the company’s long-term vision: “Our scholarship support is to ensure that the dreams of talented scholars do not die.

“Through this 10-year scholarship program, we’re not just easing the financial stress of today’s students—we’re empowering a generation that will drive innovation and progress.”

Kwara State Polytechnic’s Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed said, “We thank OPay for bringing the scholarship to Kwara State Polytechnic as this will have a huge impact on the students being awarded, giving them the motivation to excel in their academics and beyond.”

The inclusion of KwaraPoly in the N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship plan reaffirms OPay’s focus on inclusive, nationwide impact.

Intending to support 400 students annually across the country, the programme reflects OPay’s aim of ensuring that no dream is cut short by financial limitations.

Following earlier successes in other institutions, the initiative’s expansion to KwaraPoly is a testament to OPay’s enduring promise to foster the talents of Nigerian youth.

As the scholarship program grows, more students from diverse educational backgrounds will benefit, equipping them with the tools they need to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society.

OPay was established in 2018 as a leading financial institution in Nigeria. Its mission is to make financial services more inclusive through technology.

The company offers a wide range of payment services, including money transfer, bill payment, airtime and data purchase, card service, and merchant payments.

Renowned for its super-fast experience and reliable network, OPay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) with the same insurance coverage as commercial banks.