Tonto Dikeh Plans to Cover JAMB Registration Costs for 1,000 Students
Fans have flooded Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh with admiration and well-wishes after she revealed her plans to foot the bill for free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration for 1,000 students across Nigeria.
The actress shared the initiative on her Instagram page, disclosing that the gesture is being funded through her humanitarian organisation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation.
She explained that the free registration exercise will cover students residing in Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Abuja.
In her post, Tonto highlighted the foundation’s commitment to education, writing: “AT THE TONTO DIKEH FOUNDATION, Education is at the heart of our mission. We firmly believe that every child deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
By the grace of God, we are committed to supporting 5,000 Nigerian students each year, helping them return to school through full or partial sponsorship.”
She further stated that the initiative goes beyond financial support, adding: “Beyond covering educational expenses, we aim to empower these young minds to grow into responsible, skilled individuals who will contribute meaningfully to national development and the future of our country.”
Providing additional details, the actress noted: “PS: I will be posting the phone Numbers for the different state coordinators by Next week. Pls no DMs… This is sponsored by @officalthetontodikehfoundation on behalf of @kingandredikehfoundation.”
The announcement has since attracted positive reactions from fans, many of whom praised her generosity and offered prayers for the success of the programme.
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