Uruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State – August 20, 2025

The Jemitim Foundation, true to its mission of sustaining academic excellence and promoting girl-child education, held the 2nd Edition of its Scholarship and Sponsorship Award Presentation Ceremony on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Pinnacle Theatre, Obio Akpa Campus of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Uruk Anam LGA.

The ceremony drew together a cross-section of the university community—officials, faculty, staff, students, and distinguished guests—who came to celebrate female academic achievement and the Foundation’s growing impact.

Delivering the welcome address, Prof. Mrs. Jemimah Ekanem, Founder of the Jemitim Foundation, reaffirmed the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to female education. She announced the upward review of the scholarship prize from ₦100,000 to ₦110,000 per recipient and further disclosed the commencement of the Foundation’s Digital Skills Training Sponsorship Programme, designed to equip students with globally relevant professional skills.

The high point of the ceremony was the presentation of scholarships to two outstanding female undergraduates:

• Miss Blessing Akpan Hezekiah, Department of Microbiology, AKSU

• Miss Enomfon Effiong Okpousung, Department of Biochemistry, AKSU

Each awardee received ₦110,000 from the Foundation, complemented by donations from distinguished guests, bringing the total support to ₦200,000 each.

In a remarkable show of solidarity, some well-wishers in attendance took turns to make generous donations to the Foundation. Their contributions, which included cash gifts and pledges to sponsor future awardees, underscored the shared commitment to sustaining the vision of the Foundation. Notably, some guests pledged direct support for the sponsorship of beneficiaries in the upcoming 3rd Edition of the scholarship awards.” 

Earlier in the ceremony, the Chairman of the Jemitim Foundation Scholarship Board/Secretary Jemitim Foundation Board of Trustee, Engr. Yireobong Akpaba, formally presented the awardees and sponsored trainees to the Founder and the audience. In his remarks, he reflected on the rigor and transparency of the selection process, assuring that the Foundation remains firmly committed to fairness and a strictly merit-based approach in identifying beneficiaries. He emphasized that the awards are not only a reward for academic excellence but also a testament to the Foundation’s resolve to sustain integrity and credibility in all its activities. 

Goodwill messages were delivered by eminent guests, including the Vice-Chancellor of AKSU, represented by Prof. Nkanikpo Ibok Ibok, Head of Obio Akpa Campus, alongside Prof. Ita Ewa Oboho (DVC Administration), Prof. Iniobong Umotong (Dean, Faculty of Arts), Dr. Mfoniso Iwatt (Director, Quality Assurance), Prof. Franca Anijaobi-Idem (Director, Centre for Gender Studies), Dr. Monday Dickson (Director, SERVICOM, AKSU), Mr. Gabriel Otu (Director, Information Unit, AKSU), Prof. Trenchard Ibia, Dr. Enyenihi Johnson, and other respected members of the academic community. Also in attendance were board members and trustees of the Jemitim Foundation, including Sir/Lady Ime Inyang, among others.

As part of its broader commitment to youth empowerment, the Foundation also unveiled the first cohort of trainees sponsored for Google Professional Certificates in Digital Skills, namely:

• Mr. Wisdom Akpan Udofia – Data Analytics

• Mr. Elijah Augustine Ekanem – Data Analytics

• Miss Blessing Sunday Josiah – AI Essentials

• Mr. Mbuotidem Udeme Sunday – E-Commerce & Digital Marketing

The event atmosphere was joyful and inspiring, with applause resounding in recognition of the awardees’ brilliance and the Foundation’s initiatives. Board members and supporters of the Foundation were specially appreciated for their tireless contributions to the vision of empowering young women and advancing academic excellence.

Bringing the ceremony to a close, Dr. (Mrs.) Jewel Thomas, a member of the Jemitim Foundation Scholarship Board, delivered the vote of thanks. She expressed profound gratitude to the university administration, distinguished guests, board members, and supporters for gracing the occasion and contributing to its success. She also appreciated the donors and well-wishers whose generosity reinforced the Foundation’s vision, while encouraging the awardees and trainees to justify the investment by striving for greater heights in their academic and personal pursuits.

Since its establishment in January 2024, the Jemitim Foundation has remained committed to uplifting female students through scholarships, sponsorships, and skill development opportunities, thereby fostering education as a tool for empowerment.

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Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – October 2, 2024 

The Jemitim Foundation held its inaugural scholarship award presentation ceremony today at the Auditorium of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Ikot Akpaden. The event, attended by university officials, faculty members, students, and esteemed guests, celebrated the achievement of two deserving female students, Miss Edidiong Ekominam Edet and Miss Favour James Mkpayen.

The ceremony commenced with a welcome address from Prof. Mrs. Jemimah Ekanem, the Founder of the Jemitim Foundation, who emphasized the foundation's commitment to promoting academic excellence and supporting female education. She congratulated the winners, who received One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000) each, and highlighted the foundation's mission to empower young women through education.

In a heartfelt speech, the Vice-Chancellor of AKSU announced a donation of ₦50,000 to each scholarship winner, furthering the foundation's goal of providing financial support for their educational endeavors. The event featured good will messages from some of the distinguished  guests in attendance, encouraging the recipients to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.

As part of the ceremony, the Jemitim Foundation also recognized its board members and supporters for their dedication and contributions to the success of the scholarship program. The atmosphere was filled with joy and inspiration, with attendees applauding the winners' achievements and the foundation's efforts to uplift young women  who demonstrate academic excellence.

The Jemitim Foundation, established in January 2024, aims to sustain academic excellence among students and provide scholarships to deserving individuals, particularly women, to foster girl-child education. The foundation looks forward to continuing its work and expanding its impact in the future.

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