{"id":105920,"date":"2023-07-08T18:57:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T17:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=105920"},"modified":"2023-07-08T18:57:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T17:57:24","slug":"just-in-innoson-withdraws-mmesomas-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/just-in-innoson-withdraws-mmesomas-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: Innoson withdraws Mmesoma\u2019s scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Innoson Group has withdrawn the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme who forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThe Head of Corporate Communications &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<p>The group described Mmesoma\u2019s action as deeply disappointing and contravention of its values, particularly its scholarship programme, stressing that the action was a testament to the company\u2019s unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Appreciating the public, JAMB, Anambra State Governor\u2019s committee, and those who shown understanding and support during the challenging situation, Innoson pledged its commitment to fostering educational excellence in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The statement reads in part: \u201cIn 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurther to this, a committee set up by the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, carried out a thorough independent investigation into this matter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe findings from this rigorous investigation have now confirmed that Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme did manipulate her UTME results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, it is crucial to maintain the integrity of our scholarship program and the values it represents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInnoson Vehicles remains steadfast in its mission to support deserving students, invest in the future of our education sector, and uphold the highest ethical standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have always been deeply committed to advancing educational excellence and upholding academic integrity through our scholarship program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe extend our appreciation to the public, JAMB, the Anambra State Governor\u2019s committee, and all those who have shown understanding and support during this challenging situation. We remain committed to fostering educational excellence in Nigeria.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"yj6qo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"adL\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Innoson Group has withdrawn the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme who forged her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result. 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