A philanthropist, Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has again awarded the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) scholarship to three hundred indigent students in Offa and Oyun Local Government areas of Kwara State.
The registration of the students which came in two batches was flagged off on Monday 5th of February 2024 at the Foundation’s head office in Offa, Kwara State starting with 250 and an additional 50 beneficiaries.
In his opening address, the Executive Director of MOK Foundation, Mr. Lawal Saheed who spoke on behalf of the founder, noted that education is part of the goals of the Foundation and the scholarship programme aims to empower talented and underprivileged students by removing financial barriers to their educational pursuits. He added that the Foundation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background.
The 300 recipients were chosen through a rigorous selection process based on academic merit, financial need, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.
“We are very happy for this scholarship provided to us by MOK Foundation and we shall forever be grateful to them ” a beneficiary, Ayomide Oparinde said.
Also speaking, the Head of Department of Humanities at the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Mr. Muhydeen Bammeke said the Founder of MOK Foundation is not an elected official nor honorable. He said he is an entrepreneur, working assiduously to make money and give back to the society.
While recounting different interventions of the MOK Foundation in the community, he highlighted the procurement of tractors for free farm mechanization, payment of medical bills of the less privileged, security intervention, and a series of empowerment in the community. He therefore admonished the students to emulate MOK and have the mindset to assist the masses in the future.
The Secretary of ANCOPSS who is also the principal of Moremi High School, Mr. Laolu Oyawoye said MOK has written his name in gold with what he is doing through empowerment, enhancing personal development, economic progress, and community building.
According to him,” Recently, we were at Offa Grammar School Auditorium where students were awarded scholarships spanning over 130 students through the efforts of MOK Foundation. Today again, we are here to give JAMB scholarships to students, courtesy of the MOK Foundation. MOK has written his name in gold with what he is doing. He is building the community.
While praying for the Founder of MOK Foundation, Qs Muhydeen Okunlola, Mr. Oyawoye admonished the students to utilize the opportunity and be committed to their academic careers.
