The Chairwoman of the Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mrs. Samiat Bada, has generously provided 250 General Certificate of Education (GCE) application forms to underprivileged students in our community.
The occasion took place on Monday at the council’s main office in Lagos.
Of the 250 forms distributed, 50 were given to students who are Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs).
Mrs. Bada expressed her intention to support and nurture education within our council area by empowering our young minds.
She underlined her administration’s dedication to the well-being of the people and emphasised that this initiative would assist students in reaching their academic aspirations, lessening the financial burden on their parents.
Mrs. Bada assured everyone that education remains her foremost priority, as exemplified by the distribution of the 2023 GCE forms.
In her view, no amount of resources invested in education could ever be deemed excessive.
“I am firmly convinced that education stands as the most valuable inheritance we can bestow upon all, an opportunity that, if embraced, will lead to a lifetime of fulfilment,” Mrs. Bada remarked.
She disclosed her intention to also provide free forms for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to those indigent students who successfully pass the GCE examination without undergoing any additional screening.
However, she encouraged the recipients to utilise this opportunity wisely, reiterating that education serves as the finest legacy.
Mrs. Bada urged the students to merit the substantial public funds invested in acquiring these forms by dedicating themselves to thorough preparation for the examination.
“I urge you to persist in your pursuit of superior education and to become outstanding ambassadors.
“I entreat you to reject all forms of academic misconduct, and I extend my best wishes, praying for your resounding success,” Mrs. Bada conveyed.
Mr. Dayo Ogunleye, Head of the Education Department at Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, also shared his perspective on this benevolent act. He explained that providing these forms without cost was a means of assisting struggling parents amidst the economic challenges in our nation.
He emphasised the commitment and investment of our Chairwoman in the realm of education, with a focus on cultivating well-rounded youth.
“This admirable gesture commenced during her tenure in 2021 and has continued without interruption.
“I express my commendation, as she consistently stands ready to bolster our youth in the realm of education,” Mr. Ogunleye affirmed.
One of the fortunate beneficiaries, Olutayo Victor, expressed gratitude for the free form he received, which has granted him the opportunity to take part in the examination.
Victor acknowledged that his family could not have afforded the cost of the form. He lauded the Chairwoman for her compassion and pledged to apply himself diligently and excel in the exam, striving to make her proud.
Various dignitaries attended the event including Deputy Chairman Mr. Olayinka Ogunleye, Council Manager Mrs. Bola Adeyemi, and Mr. Dayo Ogunleye, Head of the Education Department, among other distinguished guests.
