A foundation concerned with education development in Kwara, Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation, has awarded monetary scholarships to 30 exceptional students who participated in the 2023 Summer School organized by the Offa Students Union (OSU) in Offa, Offa local government area of the state.
The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the scholarships were granted to the overall best performers in recognition of their hard work and dedication to their studies at a ceremony on Monday in Offa.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Summer School, the founder of the organization, Muhydeen Kayode, represented by the foundation’s Team Lead, Mr. Saheed Lawal, said that the West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fee of overall best 10 students were paid while Junior School Leaving Certificate Examination (JSCE) fee of best 20 students were equally paid.
The foundation equally gave cash gift to the best three students from primary 1 to Senior Secondary school level.
Kayode, while presenting the scholarship awards to the deserving recipients, said that the Offa Summer School is an annual educational programme aimed at providing students with additional support and learning opportunities during the summer/holiday break.
“It offers various academic subjects, enrichment activities, and skills development programmes to enhance students’ academic performance and increase their educational opportunities”.
The founder, who emphasized importance of education in transforming lives and commended the students for their exceptional performance, said the foundation aimed to bridge educational gaps, provide scholarships, and support the less privileged in accessing quality education.
“The MOK Foundation is proud to support these outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies.
“Education is the key to unlocking opportunities and creating a better future. We believe in investing in the potential of these young minds and helping them achieve their dreams”, he said.
Kayode also said that the recipients of the scholarships were selected based on their overall academic performance, attendance, and active participation in the summer school activities.
The 30 students, who received the scholarships expressed their gratitude and excitement for the opportunity.
They acknowledged the positive impact of the summer school programme in enhancing their knowledge and skills and expressed their commitment to making the most of the scholarship opportunity.
The Foundation also gave cash prize to all staff members who participated in the 2023 Summer School for their diligent and voluntary services.
One of the students, Fatia Qozeem, said she was grateful to the Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode Foundation for this scholarship, saying that, “It will enable me to pursue my educational aspirations without any financial burden, and I am determined to work even harder to make a difference”, Qozeem said.
The 2023 National President of Offa Students Union, Olaide Abdullahi, also expressed his appreciation to MOK Foundation’s for their continuous support.
“We are immensely grateful to the MOK Foundation for their generosity in recognising our students’ hard work.
“This scholarship programme will undoubtedly inspire and motivate our students to strive for excellence in their education”, he said.
. TheWitness
