Ejikeme Joy: Innoson boss gifts N3m scholarship to girl with highest score in JAMB
Chief Innocent Chukwuma, the owner of Innoson Vehicles, a leading Nigerian automobile manufacturer has given a three million naira (N3 million) scholarship to Ejikeme Joy, the overall best-performing candidate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for the 2023 academic year.
Telescope.ng gathered that the gesture by Innoson Vehicles was not only a celebration of academic excellence but also a reflection of the company’s dedication to investing in the education of young Nigerians.
Chukwuma added that the scholarship would go a long way in providing financial support to the 16-year-old Ejikeme Joy, to enable her to pursue her tertiary education with ease in the next five years.
Speaking during the brief ceremony at his Umudim Nnewi country home, Chief Chukwuma said that his decision to award the scholarship to the best UTME candidate is not only to reward academic excellence but also to serve as an inspiration to other students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.
He said: “Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing (IVM) company will continue to demonstrate its commitment towards social responsibility through various initiatives, including scholarship awards, jobs creation, and support for local communities.
“This latest scholarship award is a testament to our’ dedication to empowering young Nigerians, and investing in the future of the nation.”
Mis Ejikeme Joy, who was overwhelmed with joy, thanked Chief Chukwuemeka for his benevolence and assured him that as long as her performance was rewarded, she would put more effort into her academic pursuit.
Ejikeme, who further revealed that she is an indigene of Enugu state, but resides in Nnewi with her father, a commercial motorcycle operator (Okada rider), assured that she would make Chief Chukwuma proud by showing greater devotion to her academics.
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