By: Adebayo Usman
As part of its 2025 Summer Lessons programme , the Prof. Adaramaja Education Foundation has awarded scholarships to outstanding pupils at the just concluded program held at L.G.E.A. Primary School, Otte Oja, in Kwara State’s Asa Local Government Area.
The scholarships were presented to the best-performing pupils in each class category during the programme’s closing ceremony.
Alongside the scholarships, the Foundation also covered the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) fees for exceptional students who participated in this year’s edition of the initiative.
Led by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), Prof. Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, the programme is part of sustained efforts to promote quality education and alleviate the financial burden on parents.
Adaramaja stated that the event marked the fifth edition of the Summer Lessons programme, underscoring his commitment to supporting basic education in Kwara State through interventions like school rehabilitation, teacher training, and aid to indigent pupils.
He commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for fostering a conducive environment to drive educational initiatives, stating that the scholarships and support stand as examples of collaborative efforts between leaders and communities aimed at empowering children through education, seen as a vital path to broader empowerment and community development.
He said, “In a society where many children risk being left behind due to economic challenges, the foundation stands as a reminder that targeted, community-driven interventions can change destinies.
Year after year, it demonstrates that education is not merely a classroom experience, but a shared responsibility — one that requires the combined will of government, leaders, and communities.”
