Uzochukwu Akunedozi Foundation Expands Scholarship Program

On October 31, the Uzochukwu Akunedozi Foundation hosted over 200 scholarship beneficiaries at Blake Resort in Abuja for its annual meet and greet. Founder Chief Uzochukwu Akunedozi announced the expansion of the scholarship program, emphasizing his commitment to providing educational opportunities for children from low-income families.

He appointed Miss Chibuzor Alaegbu as Director General of the foundation, tasked with collecting progress reports from schools, identifying students needing extra support, and facilitating communication between the founder, schools, and students. Akunedozi urged school representatives to identify more low-income students for inclusion in the program, indicating an increase in beneficiaries for the academic session.

He also introduced a performance reward system to motivate students. The event featured remarks from Mr Maji Labaran, Vice Principal of GMSS Jikwoyi, who requested Computer Based Test equipment for FCT schools.

Students received school bags and shared lunch with Akunedozi, who was thanked by parents for alleviating financial burdens.