Rotary, Ini Ememobong Foundation partner to award scholarship to indigent students
••• as Ndikpo Grammar School receives school supplies
As part of its Basic Education and Literacy Programme, the Rotary Club of Uyo Metropolis, in collaboration with the Ini Ememobong Foundation, on Sunday, awarded scholarships covering the tuition fees for 10 underprivileged students at the University of Uyo for an entire academic year.
According to Akan Emah, a member of the club and Past District Governor of Rotary International District 9142, the scholarship programme amounts varied between N65,000 and N106,000, depending on the students’ respective fields of study.
Cheques totaling N934,000 were presented to the 10 delighted beneficiaries at the occasion.
PDG Emah, who disclosed this on his office Facebook account, said two of the recipients, Edikan Akpaso and Elijah John Samuel, received special support from the club’s president-elect, Sylvester Kalu, who pledged to cover their tuition fees until they complete their studies.
“Arbic Consulting Ltd, a company in which our President Nominee –James James – has an interest in, volunteered to pay another one academic session for the other eight students.
“The students were accompanied by their Parents and guardians. Indeed, it was a very emotional thing for all of them and their parents.
“As a Club, we are very grateful to the Ini Ememobong Foundation for partnering with us to make this happen.
“As a Club, we are poised to continually add value to lives and impact our communities. Indeed, this is the beauty of Rotary.
“Congratulations to my Club and Ini Ememobong Foundation”, Emah stated.
In the Rotary Calendar, September is designated as the month for Basic Education and Literacy Programs. On Thursday, September 18, the Rotary Clubs of Uyo Capital City and Uyo Diamond, led by their presidents, Ekemini Ukim and Ubongete Akpabio, donated essential school supplies, including exercise books, to Ndikpo Grammar School in the Ibesikpo Asutan local government area as part of their commitment to Basic Education and Literacy.
During the event, Prof. Uduak Ndubisi from the University of Uyo offered valuable counseling to the students, discussing topics such as “Career Choices, Career Goals, Personal Growth and Development, Academic Focus, and Overcoming Literacy Barriers.”
According to PDG Emah, the session was highly interactive, with students actively engaging by asking questions and sharing their personal experiences.
In addition to the counseling, the clubs also ensured that NECO and JAMB forms were purchased for numerous students, and they donated dictionaries and mathematical sets to support their preparation for senior certificate examinations.
The Rotary Club of Uyo Metropolis had previously contributed to the school by providing a borehole, constructing 12 toilet facilities, and implementing a water reticulation system about four years ago as part of its Water and Sanitation Project.
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