Innoson withdraws N3 million scholarship from Mmesoma Ejikeme

 

 

Innoson Vehicles on Saturday announced it’s decision to withdraw the N3 million scholarship it awarded to Mmesoma Ejikeme after findings of investigation revealed that she falsified her result.

 

Announcing the development in a statement on Saturday, Cornel Osigwe the Head of Corporate Communications & Affairs at 

Innoson Group disclosed that it took the decision after investigations confirmed that the student falsified her result.

 

“Innoson Vehicles Withdraws Scholarship from Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme Following UTME Score Manipulation,” the statement read.

 

“In recent days, we have been involved in the process of investigating allegations surrounding the 2023 UTME examination results of one of our scholarship recipients, Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme. It was reported initially that Miss Joy scored exceptionally high on the exam, a feat that led to her being awarded a scholarship by our company.

 

“The findings from this rigorous investigation have now confirmed that Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme did manipulate her UTME results. This conclusion is deeply disappointing and stands in direct contravention of the values we hold dear at Innoson Vehicles, particularly those that underscore our scholarship program.

 

“In line with these principles and in response to the confirmed findings, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme. This action is a testament to our unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition.

 

“We acknowledge that this development is regrettable, and it has undoubtedly caused dismay among those who stood by Miss Joy including her school principal and other well-meaning supporters. However, it is crucial to maintain the integrity of our scholarship program and the values it represents,” the statement read.

 

The Anambra state government on Saturday released report of its findings into the allegations of result manipulation brought against Mmesoma by JAMB. Findings revealed that the student falsified her result.