The Edo State Government has commenced the payment of monthly stipends to officers under its Graduate Development Programme (GDP) pursuing Master’s degree programmes, in a move aimed at strengthening public service capacity through sustained investment in human capital development.
Speaking during the disbursement ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, the Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, said the financial support would ease the financial burden on the beneficiaries, enabling them to focus on their studies before returning to strengthen service delivery across the state’s public sector.
Okungbowa said the initiative underscores Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to building a highly skilled, knowledge-driven and future-ready workforce capable of improving efficiency across ministries, departments and agencies.
“The payment of these stipends will not only reduce the financial pressure on the beneficiaries but also encourage them to remain focused on their studies and return with the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen public service delivery,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Corporate Change, Communication and Performance Management, Peter Osagie, described the programme as a strategic investment in the future of the Edo State Civil Service. Related News Airstrikes, troops repel coordinated terrorist attacks in North-West Oga’s room vs madam’s room: The language of ownership begins at home Explainer: What FLNG gas deal means for Nigeria’s gas ambitions
