The Senator representing Ogun Central at the National Assembly, Sen. Salis Afolabi Shuaib, has granted scholarships, free JAMB forms and other educational materials to students in the senatorial district.
Shuaib while speaking with newsmen at the launch of the education support programme held in Abeokuta, stated that the gesture was to empower the youth and promote educational excellence.
“Education is the key to unlocking the potential of young people, therefore I am committed to creating more opportunities for Ogun Central students to succeed,” he said.
As part of the programme, educational materials such as school bags, mathematical sets, exercise books, and past questions of JAMB, SSCE AND NECO were given to the students.
The lawmaker noted that the significance of the programme is to encourage students to excel in their studies and develop a strong foundation for future success.
He therefore emphasised the importance of focusing on empowerment programmes that have a lasting impact, rather than just distributing items that may be sold the next day.
He therefore, encouraged the students to take their education seriously, noting that attending public school is not a disadvantage, but rather an opportunity to mix and relate with people from different backgrounds.