A firm, Creditswitch has awarded the top five inmates of a Lagos prison and other outstanding inmates with educational grants after sponsoring them to take the 2022/2023 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination.
The presentation was reportedly held at the Nigerian Correctional Service office in Alagbon, Ikoyi Lagos.
The Chief Information Officer, Creditswitch, Michael Elue; Head of Marketing and Communications, Creditswitch, Enitan Kuton; Brand Manager, Creditswitch, Olukayode Salabiu, and officers of the command were in attendance.
JAMB results of the inmates showed that the highest score was 313, followed by 258 and 252 points, while 13 other inmates scored between 250 and 150 points.
As a reward, Creditswitch decided to give educational grants of N50,000 each to the top five inmates, while other outstanding inmates received N10,000 stipends, backpacks, and writing materials to improve their literacy skills and prepare them for tertiary institutions.
Also, the Nigerian Correctional Service received books they can use to create libraries for inmates in their facilities to prepare more inmates for the next intake.
“This is just one of the many ways Creditswitch collaborates with organizations across the country to effect long-term change in communities. We are deeply committed to promoting education and literacy and are excited to see how these individuals will contribute to society,” Kuton said at the presentation ceremony.
On behalf of the command, the Public Relations Officer, Rotimi Oladokun, thanked Creditswitch for their assistance in ensuring that inmates could improve their educational status by enrolling in the various academic programs available in custody.
