Over 10,000 indigent students across Oyo State are set to benefit from a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, scholarship initiative introduced by a leading People’s Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, as part of efforts to ease access to tertiary education for young people in the state.
Disclosing the initiative, Ambassador Ajadi said the programme will cover free JAMB forms and free coaching classes for candidates across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State during the 2026 examination cycle. He explained that the intervention is designed to reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians while encouraging students to pursue higher education despite current economic challenges.
The PDP governorship aspirant stated that at least 300 students are expected to benefit from the scheme in each local government area, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 10,000. According to him, the programme is open to all indigenes and residents of the state who meet the basic requirements, with the broader goal of supporting quality education and human capital development in Oyo State.
Ajadi noted that interested applicants must possess a National Identification Number, NIN, and General Certificate of Education, G.C.E, Ordinary Level results to qualify for the scholarship. He added that the distribution of forms and screening exercise will be conducted at the 33 Local Government Secretariat offices of the PDP across the state, starting from Monday, January 19, and running until February 28, 2026.
“I want to build a solid foundation for the youths by making education attractive through financial grants, tech support and the provision of educational resources,” he said.
He further explained that education remains the foundation for future growth, stressing that his decision to sponsor JAMB forms for not less than 10,000 students has received positive feedback from parents and guardians. Ajadi said many families have expressed relief from the financial pressure associated with examination registration.
Emphasizing transparency, the PDP aspirant stated that selection will be on a first come, first served basis without bias. He added that he will continue to support development in Oyo State through empowerment initiatives.
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