In a significant boost to education in Somolu, the council chairman; Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu, popularly known as Dullar, has announced a full scholarship programme for students who score 300 and above in the upcoming 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The initiative, aimed at encouraging academic excellence, also includes the distribution of free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to over 250 indigent students in the community.
The Chairman, known for his commitment to youth development, unveiled the scholarship scheme during a community education empowerment programme where he emphasized the importance of supporting bright students who may lack the financial means to pursue higher education.
He continued, “Education is the key to unlocking the future, and we must ensure that our brilliant students are not hindered by financial challenges. Any student from Somolu who scores 300 and above in the JAMB exam will receive a full scholarship to further their studies,” Dullar stated.
To further ease the burden on prospective candidates, he also distributed free JAMB forms to indigent students, giving them the opportunity to sit for the crucial examination without financial constraints. Beneficiaries of the initiative expressed their gratitude, describing the gesture as a life-changing opportunity.
One of the recipients, Inumidun Ajibola, said, “This is a dream come true for me. I have been worried about how to get money for my JAMB form, and now I have not only received it for free but also have the motivation to aim for a scholarship. I am truly grateful to Hon. Dullar for this opportunity and I promise to read hard to achieve the benchmark.”
Similarly, Rihannat Adesegun in her remarks said that it was a great opportunity her and other beneficiaries to have been part of the programme while she prayed to God to replenish his purse in million fold.
“For me, I see this as a great opportunity for to pursue my academic goal and I want to say a very big thank you to the Executive Chairman of Somolu local government; Hon. AbdulHamed Dullar for this beautiful initiative. I pray to God to continue to bless him more and more”.
Meanwhile, the SA to the Executive Chairman on Education; Hon. Adesina Adeeso described the free JAMB form initiative as a norm put together to motivate and support the higher institution bound students in Somolu community.
“This is not the first time of giving out free JAMB form to students, in fact, it has become norms which we see as a way of motivating and supporting the students which will by extension also ease the burden on their parents”. Said Adeeso.
Parents and community leaders also lauded the initiative, acknowledging Dullar’s unwavering commitment to educational development in Somolu. They called on other well-meaning individuals and government agencies to emulate his efforts in fostering academic excellence.
With this initiative, Dullar continues to solidify his legacy as a strong advocate for youth empowerment, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of academic success.
