A charitable organisation in Anambra State has relieved 80 students of the financial burden of writing their 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations by covering their registration expenses.

The Joseph Onuorah Foundation (JOF) selected the beneficiaries from communities within Orumba North and South local governments, comprising 55 economically disadvantaged students and 25 candidates chosen on merit for dual examination support. Recipients praised the gesture as both opportune and significant for their academic trajectories.

Demonstrating gratitude, the students vowed to uphold scholarly discipline and achieve excellence to warrant the trust shown in them. They remarked, "We thank the benefactor for easing the financial burden that would have hindered our academic pursuits. This gesture will renew our confidence and determination to succeed. We'll also justify the investment made in our education, and the noble aspirations of the foundation toward building a better future through learning and human capital development."

Foundation president Dr Joseph Onuorah explained that the intervention aligns with JOF's mission to eliminate financial obstacles preventing talented young people from accessing quality education. He stressed that "This initiative forms part of the foundation's broader mission to support young Nigerians, whose academic ambitions are often constrained by financial hardship. By removing the financial burden associated with JAMB and WAEC registration, the foundation is giving these students a fair opportunity to pursue tertiary education and compete on equal footing with their peers. The beneficiaries were selected through a transparent, merit based, and community driven process, ensuring the support reached students who genuinely required assistance."

Since its inception in 2015, JOF has maintained its focus on delivering educational assistance and social interventions to vulnerable populations across Anambra State.

In related news, Engineer Eric Anyamene's foundation has settled JAMB fees for over 500 students across Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, whilst pledging full scholarships for the highest scorers who gain university admission. Anyamene announced intentions to extend support to 1,000 candidates this year, stating that "Currently, I have 20 students on scholarship, those who scored highest and got admitted. If you study hard, score the highest, and get admission, I'll pay for your school fees."