By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal
The Dele Shittu Foundation has sponsored the Joint Admission and Matriculation Examination (JAMB) fees of over 1000 indigent students in Kwara.
Dr Lanre Shittu, the Chairman of the Foundation stated this on Monday in Ilorin while speaking at a news conference organised to mark the First Year Anniversary of the organisation.
According to him, the organisation has also supported more than 1,400 pupils through its back-to-school outreach, which provided school fees and learning materials.
Shittu disclosed that the foundation is set to establish vocational centres across the three senatorial districts of Kwara to promote youth entrepreneurship and skills acquisition.
He explained that the entrepreneurship will include training programme on Metatronics, textile design, graphics, cell phone repairs, plumbing and welding among others.
Shittu observed that the foundation’s mission is centered on human capital development through access to opportunity such as education, healthcare, and empowerment to the ess privilege.
“The foundation initiatives has eased financial burdens for families and opened doors for underserved students to continue their education across the 16 Local Government Area of the State,” he said.
He also explained that the foundation’s food relief efforts reached more than 1,500 households across the state.
Shittu added that the palliatives comprising of staples such as rice, beans, and garri were distributed to cushion the effect of rising living costs on vulnerable families.
According to him, the Organisation also prioritize mentorship sessions for young people to guide them towards self-reliance and responsible citizens in Nigeria.
