Education is a critical tool in building communities and attaining national prosperity. In Oyo State, Dr. Akande Kazeem Babatunde has been at the forefront of philanthropic activities focused on education and youth empowerment. Numerous projects and empowerment initiatives have been conducted in his name, alongside organizations that share his dream of building a society where everyone has access to education.
Dr. Akande initiated a well-coordinated tutorial program across the ten wards in Ido Local Government. The tutorial classes are held at various locations, including ATM Building Eleshinmeta, Leo Community High School Oloko, Saint Michael Owode, Community High School Bako, United Secondary School Omi Adio, Saint John Secondary School Omi Onigbagbo, Community High School Bakatari, Community Primary School Lasokun, Community High School Apete Ayegun Apete, Akufo High School Akufo, Community High School Ido, and Community High School Ologuneru. The program aims to assist senior secondary students preparing for their SSCE and UTME examinations. Over 700 students benefit from these tutorials weekly across 12 centers in Ido Local Government.
The effectiveness of these tutorials became evident when the UTME examination results were released. Despite a reported mass failure by JAMB, where only 24% of candidates scored 200 and above, more than 10% of students from Dr. Akande’s tutorial program scored above 200. Dr. Akande commended the students and everyone involved in achieving this feat. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring access to education, announcing that all students who scored above 200 in their UTME examinations will be invited to a meeting to discuss further academic support. He assured that measures would be in place to assist students in gaining admission to their chosen institutions or finding alternatives.
In addition to the tutorial program, Dr. Akande provides annual IT empowerment opportunities, where students can learn ICT skills before furthering their education. He has committed to ensuring that the tutorial program continues, offering support for students preparing for Post UTME and other external examinations.
Dr. Akande concluded by reiterating his commitment to supporting education as a means of youth empowerment. He noted that his efforts align with the initiatives of the Governor of Oyo State, Oluseyi Makinde, and the Omi Tuntun 2.0 agenda.
The list of students who passed excellently are given below:
1.Adebayo Samuel Tosin
UTME score: 239
Choice course: Mechatronic Engineering
Choice school: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
2.Olawale Farouq Damola
UTME score: 233
Choice course: Information and Communication Technology
Choice school: Air Force Institute of Technology
3.Obileye, Ayomide I saac
UTME score: 223
Choice course: Civil engineering
Choice school: University of lbadan (UI)
4.Dimkpa Gabriel Obinna
UTME score: 222
Choice course: Architecture
Choice school: University of Ilorin
5.Olalekan Mariam Mogbonjubola
UTME score: 218
Choice course: Electrical Engineering
Choice school: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife
6.Akinteye Mercy Omolayo
UTME score: 237
Choice course: Linguistic
Choice School: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife
7.Olajide Oreoluwa Catherine
UTME score: 200
Choice course: Mass communication
Choice school: Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye
8.Oladele Dorcas Omolayo
UTME score: 216
Choice school: Language and communication Art
University of Ibadan (UI)
9.Egbewale Promise Emmanuel
UTME score: 256
Choice course: Cyber security
Choice school: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
10.Dafidi-Adetokunbo Inioluwa Mercy
UTME score: 262
Choice course: Political Science
Choice school: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
11.Nweke Rita Chinemerenmu
UTME score: 204
Choice course: Mass communication
Choice school: University of Osun
12.Lukman Zainab Iyanuoluwa
UTME score: 243
Choice course: Islamic Studies
Choice school: University of Ibadan (UI)
13.Adewale Abdulsalam Gbolahan
UTME score: 210
Choice course: Microbiology
Choice school: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech)
14.Eniolorunda, David Oluwamayowa
UTME score: 236
Choice course: Animal health and production
Choice school: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
15.Lamidi, Barakat Timileyin
UTME score: 224
Choice course: Political Science
Choice school: Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)
16.Akinadeotun, Rokibat Omonike
UTME score: 216
Choice course: Medicine
University of Ibadan (UI)
17.Akinteye Mercy Omolayo
UTME score: 237
Choice course: Linguistic
Choice school: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
18.Olajide Oreoluwa Catherine
UTME score: 200
Choice course: Mass communication
Choice school: Olabisi Onabanjo University (OAU), Ago Iwoye
19.Oladele Dorcas Omolayo
UTME score: 216
Choice course: Language and communication Art
Choice school: University of Ibadan (UI)
20.Egbewale Promise Emmanuel
UTME score: 256
Choice course: Cyber security
Choice school: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
21.Dafidi-Adetokunbo Inioluwa Mercy
UTME score: 262
Choice course: Political science
Choice school: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
22.Nweke Rita Chinemerenmu
UTME score: 204
Choice course: Mass communication
Choice school: University of Osun
23.Lukman Zainab Iyanuoluwa
UTME score: 243
Choice course: Islamic Studies
Choice school: University of Ibadan (UI)
24.Olawuyi Enoch Oluwatosin
UTME score: 259
Choice course: Nursing
Choice school: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
25.Shafiu khalid Opeyemi
UTME score: 225
Choice course: Civil Computer science
Choice school: Lagos State University (LASU)
26.Olawuyi Enoch Oluwatosin
UTME score: 259
Choice course: Nursing
Choice school: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
27.Akinfenwa Timilehin Emmanuel
UTME score: 261
Choice course: Civil engineering
Choice school: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
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