Tuesday, February 24 2026 - The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State has sponsored the registration of about 1,000 students for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
The Chairman of the council, Adetola Abubakar, presented the
registration forms to the beneficiaries during an event held at the council
secretariat on Monday.
He assured the students of adequate support to ensure
thorough preparation for the examination.
The event, which marked the inauguration of the initiative,
was attended by other top council officials.
Speaking during the presentation, Abubakar commended the
students for taking their education seriously and encouraged them to maximise
the opportunity.
“I’m happy that you want to forge ahead in your education.
I’m happy that you have seen an opportunity and you’re making great use of it.
“It’s one thing to offer you the JAMB forms; it’s another
thing for you to take them up with full commitment and prepare adequately for
the examination,” she said.
She noted that the beneficiaries had passed through a
screening process, expressing confidence in their readiness.
“This is an opportunity that can make you a better person in
life. Many people would have wished to be here today, but do not have this
chance. You must ensure that it counts,” she added.
The chairman also assured the students that the council
would not stop at providing the forms but would monitor their preparation.
“The examination is fast approaching. We won’t just give you
the forms and leave you on your own; we will follow up to ensure you are well
prepared,” she said.
Abubakar further promised to celebrate outstanding
performances and support the students in their academic journey.
“If you do very well and make us proud, we will celebrate
you and support your next line of action in your education.”
Encouraging academic excellence, she urged the candidates to
aim high.
“I want to see 400. I want to see 350 UTME scores. You can
do it,” she urged the beneficiaries.
She emphasised that education remained a critical pathway to
a secure future and a means of overcoming poverty.
“It is very important to take your education seriously. It
is the only way to secure your future and uplift your family,” she said.
Abubakar also motivated the female students to strive for
excellence and compete confidently with their male counterparts.
“Women and girls, you can also excel. Don’t leave it all to
the boys,” she added.
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