IEDPU pays NECO fees of 345 indigent candidates Saturday

 IEDPU pays NECO fees of 345 indigent candidates Saturday 

All is set for the presentation of cheques for NECO registration fees of three hundred and forty five (345) secondary school students across the 69 political wards of the Ilorin Emirate by the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Union's National Secretariat, Geri Alimi, Ilorin.


This was disclosed by the National President of the Union, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, in a statement issued by the Union's Spokesperson, Mallam Suleiman Shuaib Dagbo.


Alhaji Abdulmalik explained that the scheme is being organised in conjunction with the Oluwole Educational Foundation sponsored by the Chairman of Tuyil Pharmaceuticals Industry, Ilorin,Chief Oluwole Awotuyi.


The President pointed out that five beneficiaries have been carefully selected from each of the wards as he said that each of the candidates is also to be supported with a token for their transportation to their examinations venues.


Alhaji Abdulmalik explained that the event would be chaired by the Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Muhammad-Lawal Olohungbebe as it would also be witnessed by other dignitaries including the NECO management.


The President, who encouraged other well-to-do indigenes and residents of Ilorin Emirate to offer similar support for the benefit of the indigent students, also enjoined the beneficiaries, their parents and school principals as well as other well-wishers to attend the event punctually.


Signed:

Mall. Suleiman Shuaib Dagbo,

National Pub. Secretary,

Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union,

Friday, May 15, 2026.

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