Dare Adeboye Foundation Awards 150 Students Scholarship in Ogun

Rebecca Ejifoma

For 150 beneficiaries of the Dare Adeboye Foundation Scholarship Scheme Award Ceremony in partnership with the Ogun state government, February 1st this year earmarked a whole new world.

For the first time in a long while, despite the economic shakeout, they felt their dreams coming to life as their names were heralded at the Redemption City of God, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Established in memory of the late Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye, son of renowned Pentecostal leader Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the foundation also took time to recognise academic excellence among senior secondary students from underprivileged backgrounds.

These students were empowered financially with N50,000 each to support their academics.

The beneficiaries were from Ofada Community Comprehensive High School, Gbegira Community Model High School, Sagamu High School, and Baptist Girls College, Abeokuta, among 15 others.

The foundation emphasised the initiative’s core purpose to support exceptional students from underprivileged backgrounds in fulfilling their academic aspirations.

The CEO of Africa Missions Global, Mrs. Eyono Fatai-Williams, encouraged the recipients during her keynote address.

“Don’t settle for average,” she urged. “This scholarship signifies your distinction. Use it to excel and become leaders who stand out in every aspect of life.”

Mr S.O Odewole, representing the Permanent Secretary of Ogun State’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, underscored the critical role education plays in community development.

He, therefore, lauded the foundation’s commitment to empowering future generations. “We are made to make others; blessed to be a blessing to others.”

The ceremony concluded with closing remarks from the Executive Director of The MMPraise Hub, Femi Oyetunde.

He expressed gratitude to the Dare Adeboye Foundation board, students, parents, and the organising team for making the event a success.

For residents of Ogun State, the Dare Adeboye Foundation Scholarship Scheme is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path for deserving students and paving the way for a brighter future for the state and beyond.

Guests at the occasion were Oluwagbemileke Adeboye, Pastor and Chairman of the Dare Adeboye Foundation Board of Trustees, and Mrs. Titilope Adeboye.