Omanews
Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, has awarded a N1,000,000 education grant to Oluwi Oluseyi Matthew, a brilliant student from Mopamuro Local Government Area, who scored an impressive 337 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The grant is divided into two parts: N500,000 for Oluseyi and N500,000 for the highest-scoring student in the UTME.
In a statement released in Lokoja, Hon. Fanwo praised Oluseyi’s exceptional performance, describing it as a shining example of the brilliance and determination that define the people of Mopamuro.
He commended the student for bringing honor and recognition to Mopamuro through his academic achievement and urged other students in the state to emulate Oluseyi’s commitment, integrity, and work ethic.
The Commissioner also called on students to steer clear of cultism, crime, and other social vices, emphasizing that the path to success lies in academic excellence.
He pledged that the education grant would be redeemed immediately upon presentation of Oluseyi’s admission letter and that of the highest-scoring student.
Hon. Fanwo expressed gratitude to the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his continued investment in the education sector.
He lauded the Governor’s support for students, including the provision of scholarships to those who scored 280 and above in the 2025 UTME, and for fostering a conducive learning environment from primary to tertiary level.
The Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to promoting academic excellence and encouraging students in Mopamuro and Kogi State at large.
Edited by Ali Atabor, Editor Omanews
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