July 08, (THEWILL) – The management of Innoson Automobile Company has revoked the N3 million scholarship award to Mmesoma Joy Ejikeme, a 2023 UTME Candidate, who has been indicted of “manipulating her examination score result.”
A statement issued on Saturday, by Cornel Osigwe, Head of Corporate Communications, at Innoson Group, said the decision followed her indictment by an inquiry Committee, set up by the Anambra State Government, to investigate the controversy surrounding her 2023 UTME.
THEWILL reports that the committee, in an eight-page report made public on Saturday, said Mmesoma admitted she forged her results, using her mobile phone without any plausible motivation or help from someone else
The statement from Innoson read in part: “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 Mmesoma Ejikeme.
“It was reported initially that Miss Joy scored exceptionally high in the exam, a feat that led to her being awarded a scholarship by our company.
“However, subsequent reports of discrepancies in her UTME score, led us to seek clarification from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and to allow her to voice her stance, we engaged in direct dialogue with Miss Joy.
“Further to this, a committee set up by Gov. Charles Soludo carried out a thorough independent investigation into this matter.
“The findings from the rigorous investigation have now confirmed that Miss Mmesoma 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 programme.
“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 Mmesoma Ejikeme.
“This action is a testament to our unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition”, the statement added.
Osigwe assured that Innoson Vehicles remained steadfast in its mission to support deserving students, invest in the future of the education sector, and upheld the highest ethical standards.
Meanwhile, Mmesoma’s father, Romanus Ejikeme, has tendered an unreserved apology to JAMB and Nigerians on the unfortunate action of his daughter.
Romans, who regretted all his comments and actions on the matter, said his daughter did not open up to him.
“My daughter didn’t open up to me on time. When I realised what she did, I regretted all my earlier actions on this matter. I apologise to Nigerians and JAMB. I still beg JAMB and Nigerians to pardon her”, he said.
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