German Envoy pledges more scholarships for Nigerians

German Envoy pledges more scholarships
for Nigerians
on october 21, 2013 at 4:06 pm in news
Lagos – Mr Michael Derus, the German Consul-
General in Lagos, on Monday, pledged his
government’s willingness to make more Nigerians
benefit from its global scholarships.
Derus told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos
that “the essence” was to strengthen both countries
educational cooperation, as well as make education
affordable to “many more young Nigerians”.
The envoy said that the German government,
through its academic exchange service, was ready
to support Nigerians in their undergraduate and
post-graduate education.
“Nigeria no doubt is our very good partner in
educational cooperation.
“And we also know the great importance Nigerian
parents attaches to the education of their children.
“This is one reason we will definitely sustain our
award of scholarships to Nigerians in the years
ahead.
“The German’s funds for supporting other countries
still exist. We have more scholarships for Nigerians
willing to study in Germany.’’
Derus said that the country’s Ambassador to
Nigeria, Mrs Dorothee Janetzke-Wenzel, was
particularly interested promoting education of young
Nigerians.
He said that education cooperation was one of the
four areas of his government’s present partnership
with the Nigerian government.
“Even in the global level, Nigeria is a good partner
for educational cooperation.
“We, therefore, need to support and promote the
educational development of young Nigerians.’’ (NAN)