The Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Mobilisation, Dr Stephen Omobamidele Agbi, has called on corporate organisations and good spirited individuals in the society to come forth and support education funding in the state.
Agbi stated this during the distribution of free JAMB forms to 1000 students planning to write the 2025 examination across the state, saying the initiative was aimed at empowering deserving individuals facing financial difficulties in pursuing higher education in the state.
He said the the initiative was part of his determination to promote equal educational opportunities and efforts towards reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
Agbi who promised more interventions in the education sector for the indigents in the state, also promised to sponsor and give scholarship to three best- performing students of the beneficiaries in any higher institution of their choice in the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of AS Wonders Homes and Properties, promised to continues to demonstrate his commitment to humanitarian service through this and other impactful initiatives.
He said the gesture was purely an avenue to help as many youths as possible with bright prospects to attain their set goals through education.
Agbi, a native of Arigidi Akoko in Akoko North West Local council area of the state, Agbi noted that an educated mind is a liberated mind and a necessary vehicle towards development.
He said “That is why l have made education one of my priority to help the indigents in the state. I remains committed to seeing youths get educated.
“You are the future of our state and l will do everything in my power to support you. In your midst, we have future governors, senators, ministers, honourable members, councillors, teachers, and the rest. So, I challenge you to go out there and make us all proud.”
He advised the students to shun vices, urging them to remain focused on the task of passing the JAMB examination and to gain admission into tertiary institutions.
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