Arase Foundation Celebrates Birthday Ceremony with 32 Student Scholarships

The Arase Foundation is set to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase by awarding scholarships to 32 students from Edo State. The ceremony, scheduled for June 21, at the Foundation’s corporate headquarters on Sakpoba Road, Benin City, will be a momentous occasion led by Dr. Arase's son and staff members.

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The Mercy Igbe-Arase Foundation focuses its efforts on students from the Owan West and Owan East local government areas of Edo State, aiming to support their educational pursuits. While the Solomon Ehigiator Arase Foundation extends its reach to indigenes of the seven local government areas within Edo South Senatorial District, as well as children of late Police Inspectors and Rank and File.

A statement released by the Foundation highlighted its ongoing commitment to fostering educational opportunities and community development. "Since its establishment, the Mercy Igbe-Arase Foundation has consistently provided annual scholarships to underprivileged students, facilitated community development initiatives, and collaborated with local organizations to advocate for human rights and social justice," the statement affirmed.

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These efforts have yielded tangible benefits, significantly impacting the lives of numerous beneficiaries and contributing to the broader development of communities across Edo State.