By Our Correspondent
Lagos, May 22, ’26 (TNZ) The First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation has awarded scholarships and mentorship opportunities to 20 first-class female students from across Southwest tertiary institutions for academic support.
TheNewsZenith reports that Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, announced this at the colourful event in Ikeja.
Ogunmuyiwa remarked that the scholarship aims to empower brilliant girls, particularly those from underprivileged homes or experiencing financial challenges.
TheNewsZenith reports that Ogunmuyiwa, who is an education quality assurance expert, doubles as the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance in Lagos State.
He explained that the foundation selected the beneficiaries from five universities.
The institutions are the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, University of Lagos and Lagos State University.
Experts from different fields nominated the beneficiaries, focusing on balancing faith with personal development and academic growth through consistent effort, among other topics.
The Chairman said the scholarships will also bridge educational gender inequality and challenge cultural biases against female education.
It will also promote national development through investing meaningfully in them, he added.
Ogunmuyiwa noted that the foundation “is investing in the future of the country because the girls would become mothers, who will train future leaders”.
”Properly trained women will help to build a better society.
”For a long time, females have been underestimated. But, giving them opportunities to excel academically and financially will inspire independence and reduce poverty.
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”This will equally, ultimately transform families, communities and society.
“Female students are increasingly excelling academically because many now desire independence, success and personal growth.
”This is unlike previous generations, who depended entirely on others for financial stability.
”Marriage should never truncate personal development. Today’s young women understand the importance of becoming financially independent, self-reliant and successful through education, determination and consistent academic excellence,” TheNewsZenith quotes Ogunmuyiwa saying.
The beneficiaries commended the foundation. They described the mentorship programme and financial support as morale boosters that strengthened confidence, inspired excellence and encouraged greater academic determination.
One beneficiary, Ms Adefunke Adedeji, said the scholarship would support her dreams and help her achieve greater heights.
”My takeaway is that religion should motivate academic excellence and inspire students to remain outstanding.
”Education is every child’s right; therefore, parents should encourage schooling and ignore discouraging narratives because learning remains essential for personal growth and success”.
Also, Ms Adeyemi Ganiyah urged parents to prioritise education, stressing that schooling remained every child’s rightful opportunity.
She also cautioned families against discouragement arising from negative narratives surrounding education and aspiration. (TNZ)
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