JAMB: Kogi Philanthropist Olusoji Announces Redemption Process For UTME Cash Rewards

In a bid to support education and reward excellence in Kogi State, philanthropist and founder of Prince Olatunji Ousoji Foundation (PROOF), Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has announced that successful candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) undertaken by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) can now redeem their cash rewards.

The rewards, which were divided into three categories, will see eligible candidates from Kogi State in general, Kogi West, and Ayere community of Ijumu local government area of the State, receiving cash prizes based on their performance in the examination, respectively.

In Kogi State, the first-place winner will receive N1million, while the second and third-place winners will receive N500,000 and N300,000, respectively. Similarly, in Kogi West senatorial district, the first-place winner will receive N1million, with the second and third-place winners receiving N500,000 and N300,000, respectively, while the first-place winner in Ayere community will receive N500,000.

To redeem their cash rewards, successful candidates are required to submit provable evidence of their UTME results. They can do so by contacting the designated WhatsApp numbers or phone numbers provided by the Prince Olatunji Olusoji Foundation. The contact numbers include 08067728137, 0808 393 0314, 0807 946 6131, and 07036128964.

The State Coordinator of PROOF, Comr. Taiwo David Arowolo, in a statement on behalf of the founder at the weekend, encouraged all eligible candidates to avail themselves of the opportunity to receive their well-deserved rewards.

“Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji’s commitment to supporting education and empowering young people in Kogi State is evident through initiatives like these JAMB cash rewards,” Arowolo stated.