Thursday, May 21, 2026 - The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad.
This was announced in a statement by the Federal Ministry of
Education on Wednesday and signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and
Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
According to the statement, “the Central Bank of Nigeria has
successfully remitted the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for
immediate disbursement to eligible scholars.”
In the statement, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji
Alausa, said the released funds represent 50 per cent of the approved
outstanding obligations for 2025, noting that efforts were ongoing to ensure
payment of the remaining balance.
Alausa explained that the funds had already been received in
embassy accounts, adding that the affected missions were expected to commence
payment to beneficiaries immediately.
He also urged scholars to monitor their accounts as the
payments begin to reflect.
The BEA scholarship programme supports Nigerian students
studying in partner countries with financial assistance from the Federal
Government.
Although the programme has been discontinued, several
beneficiaries have complained about delays in the payment of allowances, citing
the financial difficulties caused by the situation.
The latest disbursement is expected to provide relief for
the affected scholars.
Alausa said the move reflects President Bola Tinubu’s
commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students abroad
under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
FG also reaffirmed its commitment to meeting its obligations
to Nigerian scholars and sustaining policies that promote quality education,
student welfare and national human capital development.
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