Group vows educational scholarships, loans to Nigerian students

A Group, Bluestream Educational Ltd., says it is set to offer 100 percent educational scholarships and loans to Nigerian students to further their education abroad.

AbdulKareem Ogirima, the Group’s Managing director, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of an educational fair on Monday in Abuja.

The fair was organized by the group in collaboration with some top universities in Turkey, the U.S., the U.K., and Canada.

Ogirima said that the gesture was part of the Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), adding that Nigerian students were among the brightest in the world and deserved quality education.

“Our resolve, as part of our CSR, is to continue to assist students with the needed information on gaining admission, scholarships, and sponsorships.

“We are indeed proud of the performances of Nigerian students, and this is what spurs us to do even more.

“We are committed to solving the challenges faced by our students who are seeking admission into various universities around the world.

“So far, we have helped over 1,000 students gain admission and also assisted a number of them to get scholarships; this we do with our partners in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Turkey, and other countries.

“This year’s edition will see us give 100 percent educational scholarships to students who perform excellently well in our in-house examinations.

“We are in partnership with some Turkish universities, including Sabanci University, Isik University, Istinye University, Istanbul Ozyegin University, and Bahcesehir University, to mention a few,” he said.

He said the group also offers personalized services based on the student’s budget or academic performance (secondary school transcripts).

He added that their services also include assisting students improve their scores in ILTS, SAT, JAMB, and WAEC, as well as giving out educational loans and job opportunities abroad.

Ogirima commended the student loan policy of the Bola Tinubu-led administration.

He said that if well-articulated, the policy would go a long way in improving access to education by Nigerians, just as it is done in the U.K. and U.S.

“For us in Nigeria, we are just starting, but at least we know now that the government is talking about student loans, which is the way to go.

“The idea will further assist indigent students in gaining quality education, which is in line with the Federal Government’s policies on inclusive, affordable, and accessible education,” he said.

NAN reports that BlueStream Group Ltd. is a multinational company that focuses its services on Education, Health, travel, and Hospitality.