Morolake Oluwatosin
No fewer than 100 students of Ikole Local government area of Ekiti State on Tuesday benefitted free the Philantropic gestures of a former lawmaker who represented Oye/Ikole Ekiti Federal Constituency, Bimbo Daramola as he awarded free Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to the beneficiaries.
This gesture was in fulfillment of the congressman’s promise during the monthly health and fitness activity tagged “The BAOWalk” held over the weekend in Ikole Ekiti.
The JAMB form award, which came in form of cash gift of N10,000 is one of the former lawmaker’s selfless gestures in making sure that an average Ekiti kid is educated.
Addressing the gathering, the congressman, represented by his group’s Director General, Wole Ayeni said the cash gift was not an empowerment token, calling on the parents to make sure they obtain the form for their wards.
His words, “This money is for our students who wants to write JAMB examination to be enrolled at a higher institution.
“It’s not meant for students who does not have WAEC, NECO, GCE results and the likes; it’s strictly for those who are ready to sit for JAMB.
“It’s not an empowerment scheme and I want to implore all our parents to make judicious use of the capital and make sure it’s not diverted for other purposes”.
Speaking with one of the beneficiaries, Olabode Samuel appreciated Bimbo Daramola for coming through for him, saying he has been struggling to get money for the form all to no avail.
Ayo Ayotomide also commended the former lawmaker for his kind gesture, while praying God to give him longlife and prosperity to continue the good work.
Afolabi Esther equally expressed delight at her qualification for the offer, recounted how many were disqualified by their inability to meet up with the criteria.