MATINAAH Care Foundation Awards Scholarships to 100 Orphans

MATINAAH Care Foundation (MCF) has awarded a three-year scholarship to 100 orphaned students from five Government Secondary Schools in Abuja, covering their school fees from Senior Secondary One (SS1) to Senior Secondary Three (SS3). The selected schools include Aleita (15 students), Garki (40 students), Tudun Wada (15 students), Wuse One (15 students), and Wuye (15 students).

This initiative responds to the significant number of orphans in Nigeria, estimated at approximately 17.5 million. Pastor Ibrahim Magadi, a director at MCF, stated that the support aims to help these vulnerable children achieve their dreams despite limited resources.

Dr Julie Jonathan encouraged students to view their circumstances as experiences for resilience. Dr Ado Shuaibu, representing the Federal Capital Territory Secondary Education Board, praised MCF's efforts in enhancing education and welfare.

Dr Cyril Efre emphasized discipline and time management for academic success, while nutritionist Nnenna Sylvia Philips advised on healthy food choices to support academic performance.