Chinese Embassy Awards Scholarships to 52 Nigerian Teachers, Pupils

• No fewer than 52 Nigerian teachers and pupils of China-Assisted Primary School were granted scholarships
• The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria gave the recipients the scholarships to commemorate the “October 1st Award China-Nigeria Friendship”
• The 32 pupils and 20 teachers received the scholarships in recognition of their outstanding qualities

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Nyanya, Abuja - The Chinese Embassy has awarded scholarships to 52 Nigerian teachers and pupils of the China-Assisted Primary School, Nyanya, Abuja.

The scholarships were granted to 32 pupils and 20 teachers in recognition of their outstanding qualities, NAN News reported.

Mrs Liang, the wife of the Chinese Ambassador said the initiative was to commemorate the “October 1st Award China-Nigeria Friendship”. It also marks the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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The ceremony aimed to underscore the strategic role of education as the foundation for progress and prosperity.

Liang urged the scholarship recipients to remain focused on their academic pursuits.

The Head Boy of the school, Godswill Ogwuche, thanked the Chinese Embassy for their unwavering support.’

Ogwuche highlighted the various contributions to create a conducive environment like the donation of schoolbags, stationery, sports equipment and air conditioners.

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Source: Legit.ng