Executive Assistant to the governor of Delta State on Education Monitoring, Comrade Ovie Umuakpo has commended a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Orobosa Ashakah for paying the WAEC registration fees for 122 indigent students in Isoko North Local Government Area.
Ashakah, who is managing director and chief executive officer of Maro-Kana Enterprises, spent N6.1million in registering the 122 indigent students across secondary schools in Isoko North Local Government Area.
In a statement on Thursday in Asaba, Umuakpo lauded Ashakah for his commitment to promoting education and his unwavering support towards the poor in the society.
The governor’s aide praised Ashakah’s efforts, calling him a “true champion of education and youth empowerment.”
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He urged the benefitting students to take their studies seriously, by ensuring that they are adequately prepared for the examination, and for them to come out in flying colours.
“For years, many students had struggled to register for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams due to financial constraints.
“Families, mostly dependent on farming and petty trading, often had to choose between feeding their children and paying exam fees.
“As a result, many bright students were forced to drop -out, their dreams of higher education crushed.
“So we thank Ashakah and other well- meaning individuals for their support in ensuring that no deserving child would be left behind.
“Education is the key to unlocking the future of our children. Ashakah’s support will not only help these students sit for their exams, but also inspire others to invest in education,” the statement said.
A teacher at Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, Mrs. Joy Enahoro, commended Ashakah for coming through for the indigent students, assuring that they would make him proud by passing their exams.
Speaking on behalf the beneficiaries, Miss Rejoice Eterigho, expressed appreciation to Ashakah for his kind gesture, pledging that they would study hard and make the best use of the opportunity.
“We are grateful to Orobosa Ashakah for paying our WAEC registration fees. This opportunity means everything to us. Now, we can focus on our studies and chase our dreams of having a brighter future,” she said.
