Indigent students get free UTME forms
In a significant move to promote access to higher education, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has officially distributed 500 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to
- By Temitayo Seidu,
In a significant move to promote access to higher education, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has officially distributed 500 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to indigent students across the council area.
The official presentation ceremony took place yesterday at the council’s secretariat, following a comprehensive screening exercise conducted to identify genuinely qualified and underprivileged candidates.
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Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman, Mayor Ameen Olawale Ibrahim, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to educational development and youth empowerment. He noted that the initiative was designed to ease the financial burden on parents while creating opportunities for academically promising students to pursue tertiary education.
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He said education remains a vital instrument for community growth, social mobility, and economic transformation, stressing that his government will continue to invest in youth empowerment.
The presentation attracted education stakeholders, community leaders, parents, and well-wishers who commended the council for the laudable intervention.
Residents described the initiative as timely and impactful, urging beneficiaries to maximize the opportunity by excelling in their examinations.
The distribution of the forms is expected to widen access to higher education and further underscores the administration’s dedication to human capital development.
