Foundation Empowers Indigent Undergraduates with N4.5m Scholarship

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The founder and Executive Director of Funmike Empowerment Foundation, Oluwafunmike Salami, has called for support to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4, which emphasises access to quality education as a vital tool to break the cycle of poverty, combat ignorance, and foster rapid development.

Salami made the call during the presentation of scholarships to 25 undergraduates from low-income or marginalised backgrounds in Lagos State on Friday.

The beneficiaries, selected from various universities across the country, each received between N150,000 and N290,000.

She said, “For us, SDG 4 is not just a development goal—it is a lifeline. We believe education is the master key that unlocks human potential, breaks cycles of poverty, and builds resilient, thriving communities. When we invest in education, we invest in the future of Nigeria and the world.

Without access to quality education, young people are denied the tools to improve their lives, advocate for their communities, and participate fully in economic, political, and social life.

“The foundation’s commitment to SDG 4 stems from the belief that when children and youths are empowered through learning, entire families, communities, and nations rise.

“We know firsthand that talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Through these scholarships and all our educational initiatives, we aim to close that gap, giving bright, determined students the chance to thrive, contribute, and become changemakers in their own right.”

She added that the 25 scholarship recipients, chosen through a highly competitive process, embody academic excellence, resilience, and a deep commitment to community service.

Salami added, “By fully covering their tuition year after year, the foundation ensures these students—many from marginalised or low-income backgrounds—can complete their degrees without the crushing weight of financial barriers.”

The Co-Founder of Women in Management, Business and Public Service, Adeola Azeez, praised Salami’s foresight and selflessness, noting her remarkable vision for mobilising resources to improve lives at such a young age.

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