Wale Jagun
The Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of Omo’ba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, has distributed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration forms to indigent students across the council area.
According to the council, the initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), is aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents and guardians, while expanding opportunities for students to pursue tertiary education. The programme is also in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the THEME+ Agenda of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, both of which prioritise education, empowerment, and inclusive development.
Representing the Executive Chairman at the event, the Chief Whip of the Legislative Arm, Councilor Saidat Adeoba, charged beneficiaries to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to academic excellence.
She encouraged them to read diligently, avoid distractions, and make productive use of the opportunity, stressing that the support was designed to enable them secure admission this year and not as a recurring benefit.
The Head of Education Department, Mrs. Yemisi Osoba, assured the students of the council’s commitment to building a brighter future for young people.
She urged them to uphold good conduct, resilience, and dedication for their studies, regardless of challenges.
Providing insight into the partnership between Igbogbo/Baiyeku authority and the ISU, the Director of Studies (ISU), Comrade Quadri Uthman Atebishe, explained that the programme specifically targets students who are academically prepared but financially constrained.
He commended the Chairman for his consistent support for education, and advised beneficiaries to be guided by discipline, determination, and integrity.
To ensure seamless registration, Mr. Abdulmalik Yunus, President of the Igbogbo Students’ Union, alongside Miss Ogunbiyi Hafsoh, Speaker of the Union’s Representative Council, conducted an orientation session, guiding the students on accurate form completion and cautioning them against errors that could jeopardise their admission chances.
