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Sports minister’s Foundation awards scholarship to female student labourer

Photo: Jennifer Efemonghe, the UNIBEN student labourer now on DAD Foundation scholarship
Fortune has smiled on a young Nigerian  student, Jennifer Efemonghe as she has been  awarded scholarship  by the DAD Foundation funded by the Minister  of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare.

After the captivating BBC interview with  Efemonghe showcasing how she carries cement at sites  to be able to  meet her needs, The Minister of Youth and Sports Development had  requested the public and BBC to avail him the contact details of the 20 year old with the intent to offer her a lifeline to support  her education.
Following the establishment  of contact with her, the Minister  has decided to grant  a Full scholarship to the young banking and finance student under the DAD Foundation set up in memorial of  his late father.
Jennifer who hails from Edo State is currently a 200 level student at University of Benin.
Prior to the Minister’s  lifeline, Jennifer worked to raise money for her  education and upkeep by carrying  cement at construction  sites.
Moved by her hardwork  and zeal to earn education and a decent living, the Minister has committed to paying both her tuition and accommodation bills till she completes her University  education  in 3 years time.
He appealed  to the 20 year old to be a good role model and worthy  representative of the youth by achieving academic excellence. The Minister  admonished her not to  return to the menial cement carrying job, but rather to concentrate on  her studies  to emerge  with oustanding results.

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