By Francis Adewumi
In a bid to promote education and support the less privileged, Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan , a philanthropist from Ekiti State is sponsoring free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration for approximately about 7000 applicants across the state .
This initiative aims to provide freshly graduated secondary school students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with easy access to tertiary education.
The free JAMB registration is ongoing immediately after the screening exercise, emphasized that the gesture is/was his contribution to supporting the society’s in providing affordable and quality education, regardless of social status.
In a press statement signed and made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti by his Media Aide, Comrade Adewumi Francis said over 12,000 applicants applied for the free JAMB Registration which started some weeks ago.
Falegan said after all applicants had applied, a private screening panel was constituted and after thorough screening, some applicants were not qualified for the free forms for their results deficiencies.
He also promised to sustain the free JAMB registration, stating that his goal is to assist parents who struggle to sponsor their children’s education.
The Founder encouraged the beneficiaries to make effective use of the opportunity.
Falegan expressed his delight with the screening panel and the foundation aims which is to bring relief to the less privileged.
According to him this initiative is a welcome development in promoting education and supporting the less privileged in Ekiti State.
He urged all indigent persons and those who may know people in this category to encourage them to take advantage of the opportunity.
Falegan urged public spirited persons who believe in the power of education and humanity to help their immediate society in making people dreams come true.
Recalled that in 2024, ODF foundation distributed over ,5000 free JAMB forms to deserving students:
Falegan added that his commitment to education empowerment and youth development. Through this initiative, more students across the state will have the chance to pursue their academic dreams without financial hindrance.