Pro-Tinubu Group SERHA Funds JAMB Registration for 10,000 Abia Students
The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), a political group supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced a significant educational initiative in Abia state. The group has launched a free JAMB scholarship scheme that will benefit 10,000 students across all 17 local government areas of the state. This program is designed to alleviate financial burdens and ensure that qualified students are not denied the opportunity to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination due to economic constraints.
Focus on Hope and Opportunity
Belusochukwu Enwere, the national coordinator of SERHA, made the announcement during a media briefing held in Umuahia, the capital of Abia state. Enwere emphasized that the initiative is more than just about registration; it represents a bold investment in the future of the state's youth. He stated that education is the most powerful tool for transformation and societal development, highlighting the program's alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
Enwere explained that the scholarship aims to support indigent but brilliant students, reduce financial pressures on parents and guardians, encourage academic excellence, and expand access to tertiary education for young people. He described the sponsorship as a vote of confidence in the intellectual capacity of Abia youths and a commitment to equal access to higher education, asserting that this is purposeful leadership in action rather than typical politics.
Expectations for Beneficiaries
During the event, Enwere urged the 10,000 beneficiaries to justify the opportunity through discipline, hard work, and dedication to their studies. He charged them to make Abia and Nigeria proud by excelling in their academic pursuits. Enwere also acknowledged the sacrifices of parents and guardians, assuring them that the scholarship is intended to complement their efforts in securing a brighter future for their children.
He commended stakeholders and partners who contributed to the success of the initiative, expressing optimism that the program would be expanded in subsequent years to reach more students. Enwere reaffirmed SERHA's youth-focused and education-driven agenda, noting that this scholarship scheme marks the beginning of broader interventions aimed at uplifting communities and promoting sustainable development in the southeast region.
Event and Broader Impact
The media briefing attracted a diverse audience, including students, parents, and education stakeholders, many of whom praised the initiative as timely given the prevailing economic challenges in Nigeria. Enwere concluded by expressing hope that the scholarship would open doors to admission, excellence, and leadership for thousands of Abia youths, while praying for continued progress for the state and the nation.
In a related development, Enwere mentioned that no fewer than 10,000 students in Ebonyi state will also benefit from a similar free JAMB registration exercise. He reiterated that education remains a critical tool for national transformation, arguing that accessible and quality learning opportunities are central to Nigeria's long-term development goals. This initiative underscores SERHA's commitment to fostering educational access and supporting the next generation of leaders in the southeast.
