In a remarkable display of commitment to education and community development, the fomer commissioner of youth and sports plateau state Hon. James Yakubu has provided free JAMB registration to over 60 students preparing for tertiary institutions in Bassa and Jos North Local Government Areas. This gesture is part of his efforts to support the educational pursuits of young people in his constituency.
In Bassa, the free JAMB registration slots were allocated equally among the three chiefdoms of Irigwe, Rukuba, and Pengana, in collaboration with local students and youth bodies. Similarly, in Jos North, the slots were distributed across various communities, including Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and indigenous tribes, in partnership with community leaders.
Furthermore, Hon. Yakubu empowered over 40 women with financial support to boost their small-scale businesses in Bassa and Jos North. This initiative aims to promote economic independence and self-sufficiency among women in the region.
In addition, Hon. Yakubu collaborated with the Irigwe National Youth Movement to provide additional JAMB slots to displaced children and financial support to widows who lost their husbands due to incessant attacks in Miango and Kwall villages, Bassa Local Government Area.
To motivate academic excellence, Hon. Yakubu promised to pay the first tuition fee for the best candidate with the highest JAMB score in Bassa and Jos North, respectively.
This is not Hon. Yakubu’s first educational intervention. In January, he paid school fees and WAEC registration for less privileged students in various secondary schools and tertiary institutions, demonstrating his consistent commitment to supporting education in his constituency.
Hon. Yakubu’s initiatives have been widely praised by community leaders, students, and parents, who appreciate his dedication to empowering young people and promoting educational development in Bassa and Jos North.
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