A Kogi State student, Idris Abdulrasheed Adeiza, has been awarded a full university scholarship after scoring an impressive 323 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Idris became widely celebrated after Alex Onyia, CEO of Educare, shared his story on social media, highlighting his exceptional performance despite attending a school housed in an uncompleted building. The revelation of Idris’s resilience and determination amid challenging conditions drew significant attention online.
Scholarship and Support for Idris
In response to his story, Bere-mont Group, owners of Bereton Montessori School and Charles Dale Memorial International School in Port Harcourt, offered Idris a full scholarship for the entirety of his university education.
Additionally, the company pledged to donate books to Idris’s school to support other students who share similar challenges. Onyia shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), saying:
“Good News: Bere-mont Group, owners of Bereton Montessori School and Charles Dale Memorial International School Port-Harcourt, are now offering Idris Abdulrasheed Adeiza full scholarship for his entire duration in the university. In addition, they will donate books to his school to support other students.
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Reactions to Idris’s Story
The heartwarming news stirred reactions across social media, with many praising the scholarship and calling attention to systemic issues in Nigeria’s education sector.
- @Harrisonedeh: “The state authorities should be called out for offering this low-esteemed platform for the kids for studies, irrespective of provision of counterpart funding options from the Universal Basic Education Commission – UBEC.”
- @Kgheuer: “While I’m happy with their gesture, when are we gonna fix the fundamentals? We can’t build a working system off of charity. There’s an education board and people in the loop who are simply not doing what they should.”
- @NellyDonDada: “Bereton is my alma mater. Good news and God bless King Alfred Diete-Spiff and don’t know if Lady Victoria is still in charge.”
Others expressed gratitude to Alex Onyia for publicizing Idris’s story and applauded the positive power of social media.
- @NyceMac7: “Social media has won once again. May God continue to bless you, senior Alex. CSSA to the world.”
- @o_iyango87890: “Amazing. That is the power of social media. We still have good people in this world.”
Idris’s Story Inspires Hope
Idris Abdulrasheed Adeiza’s story is a testament to the potential of young Nigerians to excel, even under difficult circumstances. His scholarship not only rewards his hard work but also highlights the transformative role of community and private sector support in improving access to education.
As many celebrate this gesture, calls for systemic improvements in Nigeria’s education system remain strong, ensuring more students like Idris have the foundation they need to succeed.
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