Winning the sixth season of Nigerian Idol would’ve made 24-year-old Kingdom Kroseide ecstatic.
Getting a scholarship from his state’s governor would’ve sent him over the moon.
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has now announced an educational scholarship for the talented singer. Governor Diri made the announcement at the Government House, Yenagoa on Friday as he received Kingdom and his team.
The Governor also appointed Kingdom as a Youth Ambassador in the state.
The Governor also added that his government would now bear the responsibility of his education at the Federal University, Otuoke, where he is a student. In addition, if he chooses to go one up and get a Masters degree, the state would also cover it.
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The governor said,
“In appreciation of the honor you have brought to the state, I hereby announce that you are on the scholarship of the Bayelsa State Government. As you finish your first degree and if you proceed for a Master’s Degree, the scholarship would also cover your programme. You are also appointed as an ambassador of the youths of Bayelsa State.”
He advised Kingdom to strike a balance between his academics and his career. He added that with proper education and God’s grace, he would excel in his chosen career.
The governor also advised the youth to put in their best in whatever they do in order to be successful.
He said,
“Let me use this opportunity to call on youths in the State to see Mr Kingdom Kroseide as a role model; as one who, out of hard work and the grace of God has brought honour to the state. I am sure that putting yourselves in legitimate careers, you would bring honour, not only to yourselves but also to your state and country,”
