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| Beneficiaries and Mr. Wusu Ejalonibu [Photo credit: Badagry Parrot] |
Ejalonibu Foundation has distributed free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) also known as JAMB e-PINs to over 200 students in Badagry, this came as part of its plan to promote education and support academic excellence.
Mr. Wusu Ejalonibu, told journalists on Saturday at the screening of the beneficiaries, held at Badagry, Lagos State that the founder of the foundation aims at encouraging` education development in Badagry and Lagos. Believing that education is the key to unlocking the potential of young people. "We are committed to supporting them in any way we can," he said.
Ejalononibu said that the foundation has been providing JAMB forms to interested students in Badagry for the past six years as a means to support their future careers.
"Every year, we roll out JAMB forms to interested students to encourage them to pursue their academic dreams," adding that his support is to everyone and not restricted to a political party or ethnic group.
"Students who score high marks over 300 in the UTME will be rewarded with scholarships, particularly those pursuing Medicine, Law, Mass Communication, and Teacher Education," The foundation also trains the students to prepare them for the examination.
Ejalonibu emphasized the importance of education, encouraging the students to take their studies seriously he said, "As young people, you have the power to shape your destiny, and education is the key to unlocking that power," he said.
Eritomi Joel, a beneficiary who intends to study medicine and surgery said this has become a great opportunity which I am glad to be a beneficiary, I hope to score over 300 in the examination as I have been doing all it takes for me to come out with the highest score, I appreciate the organizers.