{"id":357,"date":"2026-02-07T08:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/?p=357"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:16:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:16:57","slug":"wunti-al-khair-foundation-registers-500-candidates-in-annual-jamb-support-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/?p=357","title":{"rendered":"Wunti Al-Khair Foundation Registers 500 Candidates in Annual JAMB Support Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation has successfully concluded its Annual JAMB Support Initiative, registering 500 applicants free of charge across various Local Government Areas of the state. The exercise, which lasted for three days, was aimed at expanding access to tertiary education opportunities for young people, particularly those from underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative covered the registration for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), removing financial barriers that often prevent qualified students from pursuing higher education. By fully sponsoring the registration process, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable access to education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-36.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-37.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A significant highlight of the program was the inclusion of a good number of women and persons with special needs among the beneficiaries. This deliberate effort reflects the Foundation\u2019s dedication to gender equity and support for vulnerable groups, ensuring that no aspiring student is left behind due to economic or physical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the timely intervention, describing the support as a major relief to their families. One of the beneficiaries Fatima Adamu Sale, from Bauchi Local Government, noted that without the Foundation\u2019s assistance, registering for the examination would have been difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative includes a scholarship for the beneficiaries who score 210 marks and above after the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"JAMB Support Innitiaative 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_cNG9sGuk1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Annual JAMB Support Initiative has become one of the flagship educational interventions of Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to empower youth, promote academic advancement, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development through education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation has successfully concluded its Annual JAMB Support Initiative, registering 500 applicants free of charge across various Local Government Areas of the state. 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