Group disburses N290m education grant to indigent students

The Velocity Humanitarian Foundation has significantly impacted indigent students in Gombe State by disbursing a total of N290 million in educational grants. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens and enable students to focus on their studies.

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Today, we came to give some tokens to Gombe State indigenes who are schooling outside the state.

Aliyu Mohammed, the founder of the foundation, announced the latest disbursement on Sunday. The event saw N10 million granted to 100 students from Gombe State who are pursuing higher education outside the state. Each of these beneficiaries received N100,000, a sum intended to help them manage their academic expenses and reduce financial stress.

Mohammed, represented by an associate, Adamu Ibrahim, highlighted the foundation's broader commitment. He noted that the foundation has consistently provided various forms of assistance across different communities in Gombe. This support includes covering school fees and medical bills for those in need.

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The initiative aimed to provide financial assistance to indigent students in the state.

Prior to this recent event, the foundation had already disbursed a substantial N280 million. This earlier funding was directed towards students at Gombe State University and the Federal University, Kashere, who faced difficulties in paying their tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic session. The foundation's ongoing efforts underscore a deep commitment to improving educational access for vulnerable students in the region.

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Each beneficiary received N100,000 to help them focus on their studies and ease their burden.

Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the timely support. Faith Joel, a 300-level student at Federal University, Wukari, in Taraba State, stated that the grant would help clear her departmental dues, which had been pending for months. Similarly, Mary Maida, a student at Modibbo Adama University in Adamawa State, commended the foundation for its crucial support during a critical period in her academic journey.

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The foundation had been providing many services across different communities in the state, including the payment of school fees and medical bills, among others.