Pay Digital Services Limited (OPay Nigeria) has awarded N126 million in scholarships to 420 students across 20 tertiary institutions in Nigeria as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Key Points:

• CSR Scholarship Scheme: Launched in 2024, the 10-year, N1.2 billion initiative aims to invest at least N120 million annually in supporting 400+ students nationwide. Each student received N300,000 in educational support.
• Objective: To empower young Nigerians and nurture future leaders through education.
• Participating Institutions: Include Ahmadu Bello University, University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ilorin, University of Calabar, Bayero University Kano, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Lagos State University, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, among others.
• Reactions:
  • Prof. Simeon Bamire (OAU VC): Praised the initiative as a morale booster for students and educators.
  • Prof. Egbewole Wahab (UNILORIN VC): Encouraged OPay to also support infrastructure, especially laboratory equipment, to complement scholarship support.
• Theme of First Anniversary: “OPay Corporate Social Responsibility: Empowering Futures 2025.”

Overall Message: OPay is committed to promoting inclusive education, fostering human capital development, and contributing to Nigeria’s national development through sustained investment in students.