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The Shehu Musa yar'adua Merit Scholars Programme was established to
develop future leaders and empower talented youth by providing them
educational services that will enable them to cultivate their
talents and abilities. Deserving primary school pupils will acquire
a comprehensive private secondary school education that will provide
them with the necessary skills to enhance the lives of others.
Students who displayed exceptional talent were nominated by the
headmasters from government primary schools in Abeokuta, Katsina,
and Yola based on academic performance, financial need and
extracurricular accomplishment. Pretest examinations were held in
the three states in December 2004 and interviews were conducted in
January and February 2005.
The first six Merit Scholars will be enrolled at ABTI Academy in
September 2005. Students from Enugu, Kaduna, and Akwa Ibom will be
selected next year. Subsequent years will include students from each
state of the federation.
Through the Yar'Adua Merit Scholars Programme, the foundation
hopes to demonstrate that any child, no matter their background, can
perform at the highest level if given adequate support. |
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Mary Opeyemi Amos Mrs. F. Kuti Primary School
Ambition: Medical Doctor
Father's Occupation: Taxi Driver |
