A House of Assembly aspirant for Abeokuta South Constituency II, Hon. Olalekan Jiboku, has sponsored the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) registration fees for eight students of Yetuns International College, in a move aimed at supporting education and reducing financial pressure on families.
The initiative forms part of a broader effort to empower young people within the constituency and give them a fair opportunity to succeed academically. The beneficiaries were selected from different wards to ensure inclusiveness and fairness in the scholarship scheme.
During a visit to the students on Monday, Jiboku, who was represented by his aide, Mr. Ridwan Adenekan, urged them to take their studies seriously and make the most of the opportunity.
“Students should see this scholarship as proof that they are destined for greatness. Many others are seeking this same opportunity, so you must make the best use of it,” Adenekan said.
The proprietor of Yetuns International College, Hon. Tajudeen Adebayo Jimoh, commended Jiboku for the gesture, noting that some of the beneficiaries had struggled to pay their examination fees. He said the intervention would significantly improve their chances of completing secondary education successfully.
“I sincerely appreciate Hon. Olalekan Jiboku for sponsoring these students. This support will go a long way in shaping their future,” he said, while calling on other well-meaning individuals to invest in education.
Some of the beneficiaries also expressed gratitude, describing the gesture as timely and impactful. One of them, Adebayo Aliat, said the support had lifted a major burden from her family, while another student, Odenike Khalid, promised to remain focused and make the most of the opportunity.
