In a massive boost for indigent families across Osun State, exactly 1,003 students from Ede North, South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency have received free West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME/JAMB) forms. Organized by APC chieftain Hon. Ayodele Asalu in Ejigbo, this marks the 10th anniversary of his initiative, which has now empowered over 7,000 students since 2016 to chase higher education dreams despite financial hurdles.
Nigerian SS3 students prepping for 2026 WAEC/UTME – this is the kind of community support making headlines!
Event Highlights: 10 Years of Impact
Held recently in Ejigbo, the ceremony distributed:
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453 free WAEC forms.
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550 free UTME forms (with automatic JAMB for WAEC recipients).
Hon. Asalu, a dedicated APC leader, selected top performers from 20 public secondary schools (15 per school), plus nominees from religious groups, traditional rulers, and community leaders for fairness. He urged beneficiaries to excel academically and praised President Tinubu’s NELFUND for bridging loans to uni.
This builds on last year’s 600 forms in Ejigbo alone.
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Why This Matters for Osun & Nigerian Students
WAEC fees hit ₦18,000+ per candidate, UTME ₦3,500-7,500 – barriers for many poor homes amid Nigeria’s economy. Initiatives like Asalu’s expand access, reducing dropouts and fueling talents for JAMB success, universities, scholarships, and jobs.
Over 10 years, 7,000+ forms mean thousands more grads – a ripple for Osun’s human capital. Complements govt efforts like NELFUND loans.
Lessons for Students, Parents & Aspiring Sponsors
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For Students: Study hard – justify the gift! Prep with past questions, join JAMB tutorials.
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Parents: Seek local leaders/churches for similar aid; track deadlines (WAEC May/June reg opens soon).
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Politicians/NGOs: Model Asalu – grassroots education investments yield votes + development.
Osun joins Lagos trends (e.g., Rep. Benson’s 1,000 JAMB forms).
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Similar Free Form Opportunities in Nigeria 2026
Hunt these for your constituency:
| Sponsor/Program | Location | Forms Offered | How to Apply |
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| Hon. Ayodele Asalu Initiative | Osun (Ede/Egbedore/Ejigbo) | WAEC/UTME | School/community nomination​ |
| Rep. Babajimi Benson | Lagos Ikorodu | 1,000 JAMB | Via local boards​ |
| Dipo Awojide Fund | Osun | 50 UTME | Instagram/application​ |
| NANS-backed (e.g., Osun lawmakers) | Osun-wide | UTME | Contact reps​ |
Check your LG for more – deadlines loom!
This Osun story inspires nationwide action. Share if you’re a beneficiary or know similar schemes!
