JUST-IN: Unubiko Foundation Grants Over N170m Scholarship To 170 Students
The Unubiko Foundation has awarded a fresh scholarship to 170 Nigerian students worth over N170m.
The scholarship programme will run concurrently with other existing scholarships that have been awarded by the Foundation across Nigeria.
The beneficiaries were presented with the grant at an event that took place in Umuahia, Abia State.
THE WHISTLER can report that the beneficiaries will be given over N200,000 each annually throughout their studies, which amounts to over N170m.
Already, the Foundation has an existing N400m scholarship and over N1bn earmarked for the scheme.
However, the scholarship recognises hard work, academic excellence, and less privileged Nigerians
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Unubiko Scholarship Committee, Dr Agbai Eke Agbai, said the selection process was transparent and rewards hard-working and less privileged students across Nigeria.
A healthy, educated populace is the bedrock of any prosperous society, he said.
He said investment in education and investment in health equals a wealthy and progressive population, which is the goal for the foundation.
“In this spirit of progress, Chief James Umeh, fondly known as Ike Abam, has joined hands with your administration to ensure that no child is left behind.
“Through the Unubiko Scholarship Foundation, Chief Umeh has become a shining beacon of hope for countless young Abians.
“Chief Umeh’s life story is a classic example of triumph over adversity. Rising from modest beginnings to the heights of success, he embodies resilience, perseverance, and compassion.
“His deep passion for education stems not just from a sense of duty but from personal experience — he knows what it means to walk a mile in the shoes of underprivileged students.”
He expressed appreciation to Abia Governor Dr Alex Otti for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to building a better Abia State.
“You have set a new standard by prioritising education and health, allocating 15 per cent of the state’s annual budget to education and 20 per cent to health — an unprecedented achievement,” he added.
Also speaking at the event, the Rector of Abia State Polytechnic and the Secretary of the Scholarship Board, Engr. Dr Christopher Kalu Okoro described the scholarship as a vision of the Foundation’s founder, Chief James Ume.
He said Ume is focused on bridging the education gap in society.
He enjoined beneficiaries to work hard and sustain their grades.
He also described the selection process as transparent and devoid of bias.
A recipient, Ndukwe James Udo, said the scholarship is a great opportunity to train himself in school.
He said it was difficult to fund himself through school, adding that the “scholarship by the Unubiko Foundation” has saved him from tears.”
“I have struggled all my days in school to foot my bills, pay my bills and buy textbooks,” he added.
JUST-IN: Unubiko Foundation Grants Over N170m Scholarship To 170 Students is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
