The Hwere Foundation has registered 200 less privileged students across Plateau State for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), easing the financial burden on vulnerable families and expanding access to higher education.
The initiative aligns with the Foundation’s guiding vision, “Give Hope to Inspire Change,” and reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting education as a pathway to opportunity for young people in underserved communities.
Speaking on the intervention, the Executive Director, Amb. David Ayuba Hwere, said the decision to sponsor the registration was driven by the rising cost of examination fees, which often prevents capable students from pursuing tertiary education.
According to him, the Foundation identified education as a critical area where timely support could make a lasting difference, especially for students from low-income backgrounds who struggle to afford basic academic requirements.
The beneficiaries were registered for the examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), ensuring they meet the necessary requirements to compete fairly for admission into higher institutions.
To ensure transparency and effective outreach, the Foundation partnered with the Plateau Youth Council at the local level to identify eligible candidates within their communities.
Through this collaboration, chairmen of the Youth Council in all 17 local government areas helped verify and recommend students who genuinely needed assistance, enabling a smooth and inclusive selection process.
The Foundation noted that the approach helped eliminate favoritism while ensuring that support reached students from both urban and rural areas of Plateau State.
Some beneficiaries and community leaders have commended the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly at a period when economic pressures continue to affect access to education.
The Hwere Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining similar educational interventions in the future, urging other philanthropists and corporate bodies to support initiatives that invest in the potential of young people across the state.
