Following the huge success of the Benikrukru Christmas Carnival in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, which featured global music star Burna Boy and was packaged by leading entertainment promoter Soso Soberekon for Dr. (Mrs.) Esther Mathew Tonlagha, founder of the EMT Foundation, a major follow-up initiative has been announced with a strong focus on education and youth empowerment.
The new initiative, tagged From Carnival to Classroom, will provide scholarships to 500 Niger Delta youths currently enrolled in tertiary institutions and facing serious financial challenges with the payment of school fees. The scholarship scheme is designed to ease the burden on indigent students and ensure that financial hardship does not cut short their academic pursuits.
The initiative comes in response to the massive support and participation recorded during the Benikrukru Christmas Carnival, which attracted youths from across the Niger Delta region and drew national and international attention. Organizers say the overwhelming turnout and positive reception inspired the decision to channel the success of the carnival into a lasting social impact project.
By linking entertainment with education, the scholarship scheme reflects a deliberate effort to give back to the community, particularly to young people who represent the future of the region. It also underscores a broader commitment to social responsibility, youth development, and human capital growth in the Niger Delta.
The scholarship initiative has been widely described as timely and thoughtful, especially at a period when many students are struggling with rising educational costs. It stands as a notable example of how cultural and entertainment events can be leveraged to drive meaningful and sustainable community development.
Further details on the application process and implementation of the scholarship scheme are expected to be released in due course.
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