… Innoson withdraws N3 million scholarship
Maduako Igbokwe I Saturday, July 08, 2023
AWKA, Anambra – Mr. Romanus Ejikeme, the father of the ‘wonder girl’ Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma has tendered unreserved apologies to Nigerians and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB).
Mr Ejikeme in a short reaction admitted that his daughter lied to him. He said he regretted all his actions based on the deliberate misrepresentation of facts by her daughter, Romanus, said .
According to him,his daughter did not open up to him on time.
“When I realized what she did, it was late . I regretted all my earlier actions on this matter. I apologize to Nigerians and JAMB. I still beg JAMB and Nigerians to pardon her” he said .
Meanwhile, Innoson Vehicles, Nnewi, Anambra State has withdrawn the N3 million scholarship earlier granted to Mmesoma following the UTME score manipulation.
In a statement by the Innoson Group Head of Corporate Communications & Affairs,
Cornel Osigwe, on Saturday said the chairman of Innoson Motor, Chief Innocent Chukwuma has withdrawn the scholarship to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme.
According to the statement,Innoson Vehicles remains steadfast in its mission to support deserving students and to invest in the future of nation’s education sector.
It added that the company still upholds the highest ethical standards.
Click HERE to read the Committee Report indicting Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma
The statement reads:
“In recent days, we have been involved in the process of investigating allegations surrounding the 2023 UTME examination results of one of our scholarship recipients, Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme.
“It was reported initially that Miss Joy scored exceptionally high on the exam, a feat that led to her being awarded a scholarship by our company.
“However, subsequent reports of discrepancies in her UTME score led us to seek clarification from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and to allow her to voice her stance, we engaged in direct dialogue with Miss Joy.
“Further to this, a committee set up by the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, carried out a thorough independent investigation into this matter.
“The findings from this rigorous investigation have now confirmed that Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme did manipulate her UTME results. This conclusion is deeply disappointing and stands in direct contravention of the values we hold dear at Innoson Vehicles, particularly those that underscore our scholarship program.
“In line with these principles and response to the confirmed findings, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme. This action is a testament to our unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition.
“We acknowledge that this development is regrettable, and it has undoubtedly caused dismay among those who stood by Miss Joy, including her school principal and other well-meaning supporters. However, it is crucial to maintain the integrity of our scholarship program and the values it represents.
“Innoson Vehicles remains steadfast in its mission to support deserving students, invest in the future of our education sector, and uphold the highest ethical standards. We have always been deeply committed to advancing educational excellence and upholding academic integrity through our scholarship program.
“We believe in rewarding exceptional students who display not just academic prowess but also embody the values of honesty, transparency, and respect for the processes that govern our educational system.
“We extend our appreciation to the public, JAMB, the Anambra State Governor’s committee, and all those who have shown understanding and support during this challenging situation. We remain committed to fostering educational excellence in Nigeria.”
