A non governmental organisation Motivating African Youths Initiative (MAY-I) has awarded scholarships to 50 students in Nigeria as part of efforts to celebrate the international day of education as recognised by the United Nations (UN).
A statement yesterday in Abuja signed by its founder, Dr Ogenna Walter Ekwubiri, stated that the celebration was done with the illustrious students of Government Secondary School, Idu-koro.
The founder, MAY-I, Ogenna Ekwubiri, gave scholarships to 50 female students of the school, donated books, and also sensitized them on the importance of Education.
She noted that the move was a way of achieving Quality Education which is Number four on the sustainable development goals.
Speaking on the theme: “Invest In People, Prioritize Education”, Ogenna Ekwubiri reiterated the importance to assist the less privileged to get quality education, adding that education is a priority for youths and future generations.
He said less privileged or not, it helps reduce poverty, provide stability, a safer world, and financial security for our children.
“As a nation, as a people, and as a country, we should never stop extending our hands in aiding our children and to help the growth of our economy,” she added.
The students, and principal in appreciation said: “God bless MAY-I and Miss Ogenna for this project because we lack a lot of basic amenities and they have come on their own to help and meet some of our needs.”
