No fewer than two thousand (2000) SS3 students from 30 public, mission and technical secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency yesterday participated in the 2024/2025 edition of Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation WAEC/NECO and School Fees scholarship held across eight designated centres.

The scholarship exam which started around 8:15 am across the centres saw participating students working hard to ensure their success in the exam.

The founder of the Foundation and the lawmaker representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Chimaobi Sam Atu, who visited some of the centres, expressed his foundation’s commitment towards quality education.

According to Hon Atu, “the best gift you can give any society is to provide and promote quality education. Our Foundation is committed to this course. We are putting everything together to ensure that every child has access to quality education. For me, this is not just about giving scholarship, it promotes healthy academic competition amongst our children”.

He added that all the successful students will have their WAEC/NECO registration fees and school fees paid for by the Foundation.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after the exam, the Chairman of the Education Board, Dr. Chidiebere Ezinwa, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of both the students and their school management. Dr. Ezinwa said the scholarship scheme would have serious positive effect on the psychology of students.

The Vice Principal of Federal Government College, Enugu, Mrs Kate Ifenyinwa Anwah, appreciated the Foundation for the scholarship scheme adding that the gesture would reduce the burden of many parents.

Some of the students who participated in the exam thanked the Foundation for giving them the opportunity to take part in the scheme. Many of them also expressed optimism in securing the scholarship.

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By Sebastine Okafor

The member representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has inaugurated a seven-man education board. The board will be responsible for awarding SSCE and tertiary institution scholarships, bursaries, and other interventions in public primary and secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Enugu during the week, Hon. Atu emphasized that education is a top priority in his plans because it is the bedrock of any society. He tasked the board with developing policy documents for the award of SSCE and tertiary scholarships, bursaries, and general interventions in public primary and secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, ensuring proper and verifiable implementation.

Atu further urged the board to be transparent in their activities and ensure that deserving students receive the scholarships.

“I am a product of public school, and I know that there are many brilliant children out there that need our support. As the representative of the people, it is my job to help build education in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency,” the lawmaker said

Also speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Whip of Enugu State House of Assembly and Member Representing Enugu South Rural Constituency, Hon. Obiajulu Princess Ugwu, praised Hon. Atu for his unflinching commitment and love for education. Hon. Ugwu promised to work with Hon. Atu and the board in implementing the policies. She described the idea of SSCE scholarships as laudable because there are many parents who cannot afford to enroll their children.

Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Barr Chidiebere Anthony Ezinwa, promised to work within the terms of reference to develop proper, transparent, and sustainable educational intervention policies that will radically contribute to public education need in the constituency.

Other members of the Board include, Barr. Mercy Uche Igwesi, Dr. Ekwe Okwudiri Chris, Chief Emmanue Opara, Amb. Mrs Onyinye Mamah, Mr. Ebenezer Ngene, and Mr. Sebastian Okafor.

The committee has two weeks to submit a preliminary report.

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