BusinessDay
Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha
May 17, 2025
…as Dare Adeboye Foundation commits to students’ empowerment
Going by the philosophy of Desmond Tutu, a former African Anglican bishop, which states that a person is a person only through other persons, and that one’s humanity is caught up in others, emphasising the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of recognising the value of all individuals.
The Dare Adeboye Foundation is making a difference in the lives of many Nigerians, as at least 300 underserved students from Ogun and Osun states have received scholarships at the 2025 Dare Adeboye Annual Scholarship Scheme Award Ceremony.
The event, which was held at the Dare Adeboye Innovation Hub, Redemption City in Ogun State, brought together beneficiaries, parents, educators, and key stakeholders to celebrate academic excellence and the foundation’s vision of supporting the next generation.
Leke Adeboye, chairman of the board of trustees of the Dare Adeboye Foundation, in his address during the award ceremony held in Ogun State, emphasised the importance of education as a transformative tool in society.
“Education is the key to unlocking potential and creating future leaders. “Through this initiative, we are not just awarding scholarships; we are investing in the future of Nigeria,” he said.
Established in honour of the late Oluwadamilare Adeboye, son of globally respected Pentecostal leader Pastor Enoch Adeboye, popularly known as Daddy G.O., the foundation remains dedicated to fostering education for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
This year’s beneficiaries include students in senior secondary three (SS3) who received financial support of N50,000 each to ease the burden of paying for their West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees, to further their education, and encourage their academic pursuits.
The scholarship recipients included students from African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta Grammar School, Remo Secondary School, Iganmode Grammar School, Asero High School, Comprehensive High School, Baptist Girls College, Community High School, Magboro, Akinorun Grammar School, Ikirun Anglican High School, Ansarul-Islam Grammar School, Ifon-Osun Edunabon, Apostolic Grammar School Ilesa, and Aromolaran Grammar School, Ilesa; among others.
The scholarship scheme was held in partnership with Ogun and Osun State governments, with four screening examination centres in Ogun, and two in Osun with over 1,827 applications across both states, with a total of 356 students sitting for the screening examination in Osun State, while 370 students sat for the screening examination in Ogun State.
After the screening process, 300 top-performing students were awarded scholarships based on their outstanding academic performance.
The ceremony provided a platform for encouragement and inspiration, as students and parents expressed gratitude for the life-changing support extended to them.
With an ever-growing impact, the Dare Adeboye annual scholarship scheme continues to serve as a beacon of hope, paving the way for a generation empowered by education.
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