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JAMB, firm to reward seven outstanding undergraduates with ₦5m each

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  • The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is awarding ₦5 million each to seven outstanding Nigerian undergraduates.
  • The initiative, in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, aims to recognize exceptional academic performance in the 2025 admission exercise.
  • Awardees were selected through a rigorous, merit-based process, with representation from all six geopolitical zones and a special category for students with disabilities.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to honor seven exceptional Nigerian undergraduates with a significant reward of ₦5 million each. This initiative, launched in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, marks the maiden Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony, scheduled to take place in Lagos.

The program is designed to celebrate and incentivize outstanding academic achievements during the 2025 admission process. Each of the seven recipients will receive the substantial sum in recognition of their superior performance in both the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and subsequent university screening exercises.

JAMB has emphasized that the selection process was transparent, rigorous, and strictly merit-based. The awardees were chosen to represent Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, ensuring a nationwide spread of recognition. An additional award is designated for the highest-performing admitted candidate living with a disability, highlighting the board's commitment to inclusivity.

each of the seven award recipients will receive ₦5 million in recognition of their exceptional performance in both the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the respective Post-UTME or institutional screening exercises conducted by their admitting Universities.

— Fabian BenjaminJAMB's Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, detailed the award amounts and criteria in a statement.

Universities with award recipients include the University of Lagos (South-West), the University of Uyo (South-South), the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (South-East), the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (North-West), the University of Maiduguri (North-East), and the Federal University of Technology, Minna (North-Central). Notably, the University of Lagos has two recipients, one from a geopolitical zone and the highest-performing student with a disability.

The award ceremony is expected to draw over 300 attendees, including the Minister of Education, the JAMB Registrar, vice-chancellors, and other key stakeholders in the education sector. This partnership between JAMB and Rite Foods underscores a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and inspiring young Nigerians to achieve their educational goals.

The initiative is aimed at rewarding exceptional academic performance during the 2025 admission exercise.

— Fabian BenjaminFabian Benjamin, JAMB's Public Communication Adviser, stated the purpose of the Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony.
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