Abia Lawmaker Enrolls 120 Indigent Students for 2024/2025 UTME
Hon. Erondu Uchenna Erondu, Jnr, of Abia State House of Assembly, registers 120 underprivileged students for UTME at University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOAU), emphasizing commitment to education accessibility.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a commendable act of generosity, Honorable Erondu Uchenna Erondu, Jnr, the representative of Obingwa West constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, has stepped forward to assist 120 indigent students from his constituency in registering for the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOAU).
This significant initiative was carried out under the auspices of the Igodo Igwe Foundation, an organization founded by Honorable Erondu, which focuses on providing educational opportunities for the less privileged.
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The registration event took place at Comprehensive Secondary School, Osusu Amaukwa, Obingwa local government, where Honorable Erondu emphasized his dedication to supporting the underprivileged in his constituency. He urged other stakeholders, including individuals, groups, and organizations, to collaborate with the foundation in its mission to enhance human capital development through education.
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Expressing her gratitude, Enyioma Gift, one of the beneficiaries from Mgboko Umuanunu, shared how the financial assistance provided by Honorable Erondu restored her hope of pursuing higher education. Similarly, parents like Mr. Nwandiko Uchechukwu from Osaa Okea, Ahiaba Ward Five, praised the lawmaker for alleviating the financial burden associated with university education for their children.
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This noble gesture underscores the importance of community support and collaboration in facilitating access to education, ultimately contributing to the holistic development of society.
As the students prepare for the upcoming UTME, their aspirations for higher education are bolstered by the support and generosity extended to them by Honorable Erondu and the Igodo Igwe Foundation.
This initiative serves as a shining example of how public officials can make a tangible difference in the lives of their constituents, particularly in the realm of education, which remains a cornerstone of societal progress and prosperity.
