The overall best candidate of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Ejikeme Joy has been awarded N3 million scholarship by IVM Innoson Group, manufacturers of Innoson vehicles in Nigeria.
TheNewsuru.com (TNG) reports this is contained in a statement released on Monday by Cornel Osigwe, Head of Corporate Communications at IVM Innoson Group.
Ejikeme Joy, an indigene of Enugu State, who resides in Nnewi with her father, who is an Okada rider, emerged as the overall best student in the 2023 UTME.
Joy, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, Anambra State, emerged as the overall best student with a score of 362. Her scores in English Language, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry were broken down as 98%, 89%, 94%, and 81%, respectively.
Speaking, the father of Joy thanked the Chairman of IVM Innoson Group, Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma for the scholarship and promised that his daughter will make him proud.
TNG reports IVM Innoson Group is a leading automobile manufacturer in Nigeria. The firm had continually demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence.
“This gesture by Innoson Vehicles is not only a celebration of academic excellence but also a reflection of the company’s dedication to investing in the education of young Nigerians.
“The scholarship will go a long way in providing financial support to Ejikeme Joy, enabling her to pursue her tertiary education with ease in the next five years.
“Innoson Vehicles’ decision to award the scholarship to the best UTME candidate is a commendable one, as it not only rewards academic excellence but also serves as an inspiration to other students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.
“The company will continue to demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility through various initiatives, including scholarship awards, job creation, and support for local communities.
“This latest scholarship award is a testament to Innoson Vehicles’ dedication to empowering young Nigerians and investing in the future of the nation,” the statement by Osigwe reads.