SERHA Sponsors 10,000 Abia Students for Free JAMB Registration
By Uduma,Ohafia

The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has unveiled a Free JAMB Scholarship scheme benefiting 10,000 students across Abia State’s 17 Local Government Areas.

The launch, held in Umuahia, the state capital, saw the National Coordinator of SERHA, Hon. Belusochukwu Enwere, describe the initiative as a “bold investment in the future of the state’s youths.”

Speaking at the event, Enwere said the programme aims to ensure that no qualified student in Abia is denied the opportunity to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination due to financial constraints.

“Today is not just about registration. It is about hope, opportunity, and investing in the future of Abia State,” he stated, emphasizing that education remains the most powerful tool for societal transformation.

The scholarship, according to Enwere, targets indigent yet talented students, reducing the financial burden on parents and guardians while promoting academic excellence and expanding access to tertiary education across the state.

He added that SERHA’s sponsorship of 10,000 candidates reflects the organization’s confidence in the intellectual potential of Abia youths and its commitment to equal access to higher education. “This is not politics as usual; this is purposeful leadership in action,” he said.

Backed by the Renewed Hope Agenda, the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision, with Enwere describing the scholarship as a vote of confidence in the beneficiaries’ abilities.

He urged students to make the most of the opportunity through hard work, discipline, and dedication, stressing: “As we sponsor your JAMB registration, we expect commitment and excellence. Make Abia proud. Make Nigeria proud.”

Acknowledging the sacrifices of parents and guardians, Enwere assured them that the scholarship complements their efforts to secure a brighter future for their children. He also commended stakeholders and partners whose contributions made the initiative possible, expressing optimism that the programme would expand in subsequent years to benefit more students.

Reaffirming SERHA’s education-driven and youth-focused agenda, Enwere said the scholarship marks the beginning of broader interventions aimed at uplifting communities and promoting sustainable development in the South East.

The launch attracted students, parents, and education stakeholders, many of whom hailed the initiative as timely amid prevailing economic challenges. Enwere concluded by expressing hope that the scholarship would open doors to academic success, leadership, and opportunity for thousands of Abia youths while praying for continued progress for the state and the nation.