Tumsa Rewards 29 Top-Performing JAMB Students in Yobe
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
A development advocate, Barrister Kashim Musa Tumsa has rewarded 29 high-achieving JAMB students in Yobe State, who scored 300 marks and above in the recent Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.
Tumsa, represented by Hajiya Adama Balla, gave each student ₦100,000, totaling ₦2.9 million in cash rewards, a first-of-its-kind initiative by any individual in the state.
The event, held at the NUJ Secretariat in Damaturu, was attended by government officials, parents, and community leaders, highlighting the importance of educational investment and inclusivity.
Tumsa noted that Governor Mai Mala Buni’s declaration of a state of emergency on education, has paved the way for progressive reforms in the sector.
He said that through the governor’s advocacy, the state has been pushing for greater inclusivity, ensuring that every child, regardless of gender or disability, has access to quality education.
Tumsa encouraged the students, particularly the girls, to pursue their dreams to the highest level.
“When a girl is educated, she transforms her family, community, and nation. No one should ever tell you that your place isn’t in the lecture hall, laboratory, or leadership table.
“Today is more than a reward, it is a movement, and we must replicate this success across every community in Yobe,” he emphasised.
According to him, his dream is to support Governor Buni’s efforts in building a future where “no child is left behind, no dream is too big, and no obstacle is insurmountable.”
In his remarks, Kachala Maina, the member representing Machina in the state House of Assembly, praised Tumsa’s generosity and urged other philanthropists to emulate the gesture.
