Innoson, an automobile manufacturer, founded by Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma OFR, has awarded a N3 million scholarship to Ejikeme Joy, the overall best-performing candidate in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam (UTME).
Ejikeme Joy, a student of the Anglican Girls Secondary School (AGSS) Nnewi, Anambra state, emerged as the overall best student in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with an aggregate score of 362.
The scholarship will aid the smart scholar in pursuing her academic dreams easily in the next five years.
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Reacting to the news about her merited scholarship, Joy, an indigene of Enugu State, whose father is an Okada rider, thanked the Chairman for the scholarship and promised to make him proud.
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(FAQs) about the story: “Innoson awards N3 million scholarship to overall best UTME candidate, Ejikeme Joy”:
Who is Ejikeme Joy, and why did she receive a scholarship from Innoson?
Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma is a Nigerian student who was initially reported as the overall best candidate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). She was awarded a ₦3 million scholarship by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) in recognition of her outstanding academic performance.
What is the nature and value of the scholarship awarded by Innoson?
The scholarship awarded by Innoson is worth ₦3 million, covering Joy’s tuition and other educational expenses throughout her university education in Nigeria.
Why did Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing decide to sponsor her education?
Innoson, a proud Nigerian automotive company, awarded the scholarship as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) to encourage academic excellence and support talented Nigerian youths in their pursuit of higher education.
Was there any controversy surrounding Ejikeme Joy’s UTME result?
Yes, there was a controversy. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) later disputed her claim of being the highest scorer, stating that the result she presented was manipulated. This led to widespread media attention and investigations.
Did Innoson withdraw the scholarship after the controversy?
Despite the controversy, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing initially stood by Ejikeme Joy, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigations. However, whether the scholarship was formally revoked or sustained has not been clearly confirmed in public statements as of the last update.