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SchoolMe lottery awards N1.3m as scholarship to Nigerians
The SchoolMe Scholarship Lottery has awarded a cheque of N1.3 million for six Nigerians to help solve the problem of education in the country.
At the maiden scholarship draw cheque of the foundation in Abuja on Monday, the General Manager, Mr Olusegun Karrim, said education should be given to as many that desire it, hence the need for the scholarship.
Karrim noted that the project which was initiated by one Mr Jacob Momoh was instituted on October 1, 2018 as a social intervention programme to help solve the problems of inadequate education funding of people.
According to him, there is so much problem in the country where we have good brains that could not go to school.
” Through this intervention, we have rescued so many Nigerians who are on the street but needed to be in school.
” Majority of people we picked on the streets have now been put into schools to complete their education.
” The project is a social intervention to ensure we bring to the conciousness of Nigerians that education is something that must be given to as many that desire it,” he said.
Also, Mr Ekaette Nsikan, Head of Operations, SchoolMe Scholarship Lottery said the organisation was keeping with the expectations of the government through collaboration with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to provide relief for Nigerians through the education scholarship.
Nsikan said that the scholarship draw had provided opportunity for Nigerians to win project money or school fee money saying that project money was for any coursework project that the winner might be involved in.
He said for the project money, players could win the sum of N100,000 with as little as N100 while for the school fee scholarship, player could win a total of N200,000 or N700,000 with N200 or N700 only.
“We make bold to say that SchoolMe Scholarship is the first of the kind in Nigeria; an innovative approach leveraging on the potential of the lottery industry, and utilising same positively in promoting education and social economic development of the country.
” Our principal objective is to promote education especially at the tertiary level.
” We have kept faith and our world in paying out pocket money to thousands of Nigerians, including students and non students; thereby directly and I directly addressing the pecuniary and educational needs of the people.
“We provide existing students in tertiary institutions of learning as well as prospective students seeking admission through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) the opportunity to win cash which they can channel toward their educational funding.”
Nsikan however said that parents and guardians could equally participate in the draws on behalf of their children and wards as well as organisations that support the foundation missions.
He, therefore, said that since the inception of the project on October 1, 2018, the foundation had paid over 1,000 winners for its daily cash category.
Meanwhile, Mr Peter Asapokhai, a representative from the NLRC said the project had undergone the regulatory process of the commission while thorough supervision were being done to ensure transparency in the draw process.
Happiness Felix, Emmanuel Mercy and Rosemary Ezeh were awarded a cheque prize of N100,000 each while Yusuf Sanni won N200,000 and Emmanuel Earnest went home with N700,000.
Speaking to journalists, Happiness Felix said she was grateful to God for the award, saying she would use the money to support the education of her child.
Also, Mr Emmanuel Ernest who won N700,000 and a trader from Kaduna state said the money would be used for the education of his two children.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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