–Mmesoma in school uniform and Innoson Motors officials
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Innoson Group has withdrawn the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme who forged herUnified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.
The Head of Corporate Communications & Affairs, Cornel Osigwe in a statement on Saturday said the decision followed clarification from JAMB, dialogue with the student and findings from committee set up by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
The group described Mmesoma’s action as deeply disappointing and contravention of its values, particularly its scholarship programme, stressing that the action was a testament to the company’s unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition.
Appreciating the public, JAMB, Anambra State Governor’s committee, and those who have shown understanding and support during the challenging situation, Innoson pledged its commitment to fostering educational excellence in Nigeria.
The statement reads in part: “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, Prof 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.(agency)/SHARE THIS
Tags: Innoson Group, Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme, JAMB
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