A non-governmental organization, the Olawale Haruna Ariyo Foundation (OHAF), has covered the registration fees for 50 students who will be taking the upcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Additionally, the foundation has pledged to cover the first-year school fees for five of these students who attain the highest UTME scores and successfully secure admission into universities.
Mr. Monsur Olugbade, the Director-General of the foundation, stated in a Thursday release that the organization took this initiative to support the academic endeavors of students from less privileged backgrounds. He emphasized the presence of numerous children in communities like the Ajeromi-Ifelodun axis in Lagos State, where the foundation is situated, who require assistance not only in accessing education but also in various aspects of life.
Olugbade highlighted that foundations like OHAF cannot turn a blind eye but must actively contribute to aiding such children in any way possible. He explained that, recently, the foundation distributed free school uniforms to approximately 200 children from financially challenged homes within its operational base.
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The decision to purchase UTME forms for prospective undergraduates was made to encourage them and alleviate the financial burdens on their parents, especially considering the challenging economic conditions faced by many families across the country.
He expressed the foundation’s commitment to helping those in need, regardless of their tribes, religion, or political affiliations. Olugbade emphasized, “Those who have little must be able to share from that little with those who have almost nothing in society.” He reiterated the foundation’s dedication to impacting humanity positively, with continued efforts supported by divine intervention.
