German Envoy pledges more scholarships for Nigerians

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)