Toro LGA Chairman Funds Free 2026 JAMB Registration for Students

The Chairman of Toro Local Government Area, Hon. Ibrahim Dembo Abubakar, has funded the registration of selected students for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

The initiative, described by local officials as part of an education support programme, is aimed at assisting orphans, students from low-income backgrounds, and those considered academically promising across the local government area.

According to the council, the exercise was fully financed by the chairman and forms part of a broader intervention intended to reduce financial barriers to higher education.

During the registration process, some beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the support.

Miss Hajara Zailani, one of the students selected, said the initiative would encourage more girls in the area to pursue tertiary education.

“This support gives many of us hope,” she said, noting that registration fees can be a challenge for some families.

Another beneficiary, Shalom Sunday, described the sponsorship as an opportunity that would ease the burden on parents struggling with economic pressures.

Hon. Ibrahim Dembo Abubakar said his administration remains committed to promoting human capital development, adding that education plays a central role in long-term community growth.

“No child should be denied education because of financial constraints,” he said. “When we invest in young people, we invest in the future of our communities.”

The chairman’s special adviser, Farouq, who oversaw the registration exercise, said beneficiaries were selected from various wards within Toro LGA to ensure fairness and inclusiveness.

Community members have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a practical effort to widen access to tertiary education in the area.

The UTME is a mandatory examination for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and the cost of registration can be prohibitive for some families.

Local observers say such interventions by public officials may help improve educational participation rates, particularly in rural communities.