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SAWI Free UTME Scholarship Empowers 200 Students Across Remo

In a society where the dreams of many young minds are boxed in by the walls of poverty and limited opportunity, the Soyoye Akinyode Welfare Initiatives (SAWI) is clearing paths and making room for hope. Through the SAWI Free UTME/JAMB Scholarship, over 200 students across Remo—from Ikenne to Sagamu and Remo-North—have been given a rare chance to chase their academic dreams without the burden of financial strain.

It is not just a scholarship. It is a commitment. A declaration that no child should be denied access to higher education simply because their parents cannot afford an exam form.

For many families, the yearly UTME registration fee is more than just a payment—it is a painful reminder that quality education remains out of reach for those who do not know the right people or have enough money.

Through this intervention, SAWI paid for the JAMB forms and registration of 200 qualified indigent students, many of whom would have missed the exam and possibly lost an entire academic year.

“I’ve been praying for help. My daughter is brilliant but I couldn’t raise the money. I came to terms with the fact that she may have to wait another year. When SAWI called her name, I cried. This is not politics. This is real help.” — Mrs. Taye Ajibola, mother of a beneficiary from Ilisan Remo

The scholarship was not shared based on party loyalty, family names, or who knew who. It was deliberate and transparent, focusing on:

  • Students from public schools who had demonstrated academic readiness
  • Children of widows, low-income earners, and unemployed parents
  • Orphans and vulnerable youths identified by community leaders

Each application was reviewed, vetted, and confirmed in collaboration with local principals, youth leaders, and religious heads.

At the heart of this intervention is a man who has never seen education as an exclusive privilege but as a tool for reshaping families and rebuilding communities. Hon. Soyoye Akinyode, the founder of SAWI and a lifelong advocate for access to opportunity, has often said that “any society that locks its youth out of classrooms is already planning for a future it will regret.”

His journey—rising from the heart of Remo to earning global certifications in public service and development—has been defined by education. And now, he is making sure others can write their own stories.

“No young person should miss out on education because their parents cannot afford a form. In these students, I see tomorrow’s doctors, lawyers, innovators, and leaders. SAWI is here to give them a fair chance.”
— Hon. Soyoye Akinyode, Founder, SAWI

SAWI understands that passing the UTME requires more than a paid form. That’s why the initiative also included:

  • Mentorship sessions on exam preparation, mindset building, and self-discipline
  • Study packs containing past questions and digital resources
  • Volunteer tutorials organized with qualified teachers and corps members

This comprehensive approach is what sets SAWI apart: the goal isn’t just to tick boxes, it’s to ensure each student has a real shot at success.

Take the story of David from Iperu, a boy raised by his grandmother who sells pap at the roadside. David had already passed WAEC with distinctions but couldn’t raise the N7,700 for UTME. Today, his JAMB form is printed and his center is confirmed—because SAWI stood in the gap.

Or Fatimah from Ode Remo, who was preparing to defer her university plans for the third year due to lack of funds. SAWI’s scholarship brought her back into the game.

These are not statistics. These are stories. And behind each name is a future that was rescued from the brink.

The Free UTME Scholarship is only one part of SAWI’s long-term education support framework, which also includes:

  • Provision of school uniforms and learning materials
  • Payment of WAEC/NECO fees for outstanding students
  • SAWI Academic Mentorship Hub (coming soon)
  • Support for under-resourced public schools

We are building something that will outlive elections. This is the kind of legacy that redefines leadership—not in slogans, but in substance.

SAWI is calling on stakeholders—principals, education boards, donors, alumni associations, private companies, and kind-hearted citizens—to join this mission. With more support, we can scale this scholarship from 200 to 2,000 students annually.

If your child has ever needed help and someone showed up, then you understand what this means to a struggling parent. Let’s stand in the gap for others.