GBERA Foundation to Distribute Free JAMB Forms to Indigent Students in Osun State

The GBERA Foundation has announced its annual initiative to support less privileged students by distributing free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms. This effort aims to help hundreds of students across the Ayedaade/Isokan/Irewole Federal Constituency and other areas in Osun West pursue their academic goals....Read Full Article >>➤

Key Highlights

• Who Benefits:
  • Indigent students across Ayedaade, Isokan, Irewole, and other local governments in Osun West.
  • Students must have at least five credits in core subjects to qualify.
• Previous Impact:
  • In 2024, over 300 students received free JAMB forms.
  • Top-performing students were supported with university admission fees.
• How to Apply:
  • Visit the GBERA Foundation Head Office in Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government.
  • Contact coordinators through the Facebook page: “Gbera Foundation” for details.
• Selection Criteria:
  • Forms are distributed arbitrarily, with no political affiliations or bias.

Foundation’s Mission and Vision

The GBERA Foundation, a non-governmental organization, focuses on:

• Education: Providing resources like JAMB forms and university fee support.
• Healthcare: Offering medical assistance to those in need.
• Economic Empowerment: Supporting underprivileged communities across Osun State and beyond.

Founder and Chairman, Yemi Kehinde, emphasized the importance of giving back:

• “This initiative is driven by our passion to assist less privileged students, providing opportunities for growth and development.”
• He credited his philanthropic values to his late father, Chief Albert Adeyemi Kehinde, and his uncle, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, the “Alatunto of Osun.”

Implications and Impact

For Students:

• Opportunities for Higher Education: Free JAMB forms ease financial burdens, enabling students to pursue their academic dreams.
• Fair Access: The initiative ensures that support reaches students based on merit, not political affiliations.

For the Community:

• Promotes Education: Encourages academic aspirations in rural and underserved areas.
• Bridges Socioeconomic Gaps: Reduces inequality by supporting the underprivileged.

For Osun State:

• Youth Empowerment: Builds a stronger, educated workforce for the state’s future.
• Positive Role Model: Highlights the impact of community-driven initiatives.

The GBERA Foundation’s efforts exemplify the power of community-oriented philanthropy, continuing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many young Nigerians.