The Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has facilitated the distribution of 150 JAMB forms to deserving students across the council area.
Epe Insights reports that the forms were presented at the LCDA Secretariat, where the Chairman was represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Lateef Adesanaya.
The initiative is designed to remove financial barriers preventing indigent but brilliant students from registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
Hon. Adesanaya conveyed the Chairman’s commitment to youth development and academic advancement in Eredo LCDA.
He described education as a powerful tool for transformation and assured beneficiaries that no deserving student should miss opportunities due to financial constraints.
The intervention forms part of the administration’s broader agenda to promote inclusion, opportunity, and hope among young people.
Parents and beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting that the support would ease financial pressure on families.
They also said the initiative has boosted students’ morale as they prepare for higher education.
Community leaders described the programme as timely and impactful for aspiring undergraduates.
Observers noted that access to UTME registration remains a challenge for many low-income households.
The distribution underscores the council’s focus on investing in human capital development.
Officials reaffirmed that education will continue to receive priority attention under the current administration.
The programme further highlights efforts to build a knowledgeable and empowered generation in Eredo LCDA.
