Nigerian automobile manufacturer, Innoson Automobile Company has withdrawn the scholarship it offered to Mmesoma Ejikeme.
This followed the report by the Commission of Inquiry established by the Anambra State Government, confirming that she manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result.
The eight-page report of the panel also recommended that Mmesoma immediately tender an unreserved written apology to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, the school (Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, Uruagu Nnewi), and the state government and should undergo psychological counselling and therapy.
The Head of Corporate Communications and Affairs, Innoson Group, Cornel Osigwe, disclosed this on Saturday,
”In line with 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.
”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 the educational system in Nigeria.
It would be recalled that the Anambra state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, had on Wednesday set upan eight-member panel to investigate the ongoing controversy between the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and Mmesoma, whose UTME result has come under controversy, with the mandate of making its findings public.
