The member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Cyril Omini has covered JAMB application and registration expenses worth 10 million naira for applicants of the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in his Yakurr 1 Constituency.
Hon. Cyril, who chairs the Finance and Appropriation Committee in the Cross River State House of Assembly, emphasized that investing in education is key to building a brighter future.
“In addition to providing the application forms, I have also released the sum of ₦10 million naira to cover travel expenses and logistics for all prospective applicants to their respective examination and thumbprinting centers across the state and beyond.
“Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and communities. My goal is to ensure that every young person in my constituency has the opportunity to further their education and achieve their dreams without financial barriers,” he said.
The Special Adviser to the Chairman of Yakurr LGA on Women Affairs, Mrs. Rita Oden, praised Hon. Omini for his unwavering commitment to educational development, noting that his generosity has positively impacted many young people. “I am personally very happy because this is not the first time he is doing this. It takes a large heart to give back to your people, and Hon. Cyril is doing it wonderfully well. You can see the excitement on the faces of these young people, and many of them are even from outside his constituency,” she said.
She further emphasized the importance of education, encouraging beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity. “Our honorable has a good intention for the upcoming ones. He wants them to grow, and we pray that God will give him the enablement to continue.”
A beneficiary, Miss Joy Edet, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. “This initiative has given me the chance to sit for JAMB without worrying about the cost. I sincerely appreciate Hon. Omini for his support and encouragement.”
Another beneficiary, Ubi Onun, described the initiative as one of the most impactful he has witnessed in Yakurr Constituency 1. “We have not seen any other leader do something like this in recent years. I want to say a very big thank you to Hon. Cyril Omini. He has done very well, and I pray that God continues to bless him.”
Similarly, Mrs. Grace Usani, who attended on behalf of her daughter, shared her appreciation, acknowledging the lawmaker’s consistent support for young people. “I feel so glad that we have somebody like Hon. Cyril Omini helping people out. I have heard about his empowerment programs, but experiencing it firsthand feels like a dream. I pray that God continues to bless him for the humanitarian work he is doing.”
Several stakeholders, including youth leaders, also commended the initiative, describing it as a significant step in promoting education and human capital development in the community.
