Innoson Vehicles, Nigeria’s indigenous automobile manufacturer, has awarded a N3 million scholarship to Ejikeme Joy, the overall best-performing candidate at the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The scholarship award, according to the company’s Chairman, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, is a demonstration of the company’s commitment to academic excellence and the education of young Nigerians.
Joy, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, Anambra state, emerged as the overall best student in the 2023 UTME with a score of 362. Her scores in English Language, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry were broken down as 98%, 89%, 94%, and 81%, respectively.
During the presentation of the scholarship award, Ejikeme Joy, an indigene of Enugu State, who resides in Nnewi with her Father, who is an Okada rider, expressed her gratitude to the Chairman for the scholarship and promised to make him proud.
Dr. Innocent, on his part, said the gesture by Innoson Vehicles is not only a celebration of academic excellence but also a reflection of the company’s dedication to investing in the education of young Nigerians.
He further noted that the scholarship award will go a long way in providing financial support to Ejikeme Joy, enabling her to pursue her tertiary education with ease in the next five years.
He also stated that the company will continue to demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility through various initiatives, including scholarship awards, job creation, and support for local communities.
Innoson Vehicles is reputed to be Nigeria’s first indigenous automobile manufacturer, producing affordable and durable cars to cater to the needs of Nigerians.
The company has been at the forefront of promoting the development of the Nigerian automotive industry through its innovative approach to manufacturing and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The scholarship award to Ejikeme Joy is a testament to Innoson Vehicles’ dedication to empowering young Nigerians and investing in the future of the nation.
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