By Destiny Jemiriayegbe
The Rome Business School Nigeria has proposed a partnership with the Lagos State Government to provide postgraduate and executive education scholarships for 200-250 residents of the state. The joint scholarship scheme, estimated at over N500m, is expected to take off in October 2025.

Scholarship Details:
- Number of Scholarships: 200-250
- Value: N500m
- Target Beneficiaries: Lagos residents
- Programmes: Executive education programmes for government officials, merit-based MBA scholarships for high-performing civil servants, and a large-scale scholarship package for qualified Lagos residents
According to Prof. Antonio Ragusa, Founder and Dean of Rome Business School, the initiative aims to contribute to the state government’s mission of inclusive growth, economic empowerment, and human capital advancement.

The proposal was presented during a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by a delegation from the international business school led by Prof. Ragusa.
