In a remarkable display of visionary leadership and grassroots commitment to education, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi has fully sponsored the WAEC examination fees of all qualified students from Oginibo community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.
This move lifts a major financial burden off parents and opens new doors of opportunity for young scholars.
The laudable intervention, captured during the formal presentation of the payment, underscores Chief Gbagi’s firm belief that education remains the strongest tool for community development and generational advancement.
The initiative covers a total sum of ₦1,863,000, paid on behalf of Oginibo WAEC candidates, ensuring that no eligible student is denied the opportunity to sit for the all-important examination due to financial constraints.
Community leaders and stakeholders have praised the gesture as timely, impactful, and people-focused, describing it as a clear investment in the future of Oginibo and a powerful example of leadership that prioritizes human capital development.
Speaking on the significance of the gesture, observers noted that Chief Gbagi’s action goes beyond charity, representing a strategic commitment to empowering youths with the tools needed to compete, excel, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Students who are beneficiaries of the sponsorship have been urged to reciprocate the rare opportunity with discipline, hard work, and academic excellence, reminding them that the community and its benefactor are counting on them to make Oginibo proud.
“This support must translate into success,” community voices emphasized.
“The expectation is clear: read hard, pass excellently, and become worthy ambassadors of Oginibo community.”
As education continues to face funding challenges across many communities, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi’s intervention stands out as a shining model of purposeful philanthropy, reinforcing the message that when leaders invest in education, they invest in the future.
Indeed, Oginibo has spoken and the future looks brighter
