Parents Allegedly Refuse to Fund Son’s Education After Leaving Seminary, Despite Outstanding Results

A young boy from Ebonyi State, Paul Ifechukwu Ejem, is facing an uncertain future after his parents reportedly withdrew financial support for his education due to his decision to leave seminary school. 

This is despite Paul achieving exceptional academic results — scoring 342 in the JAMB examination and earning 8 distinctions in WAEC. 

The matter was brought to public attention by social media user @winexviv, who shared Paul’s story on platform X (formerly Twitter), calling on the public to help prevent his academic dreams from being cut short. 

“This boy, Paul Ifechukwu Ejem from Ebonyi State, scored 342 in JAMB and 8 distinctions in WAEC. His family decided not to fund his education anymore since last year because he dropped out of the seminary to pursue his dream,” the post read. 

The post continued, stating: “We can’t let such a brilliant talent go to waste. We will take up his education and sponsor him through ISEE.” 

Public Reactions The story quickly gained traction online, sparking a mix of sympathy, concern, and debate over parental authority, religious expectations, and the right of young people to choose their own path. 

As Paul’s story continues to circulate, many are hopeful that the attention will result in opportunities for him to continue his education and pursue the career path he believes in.