Beneficiaries of the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation’s education grant have expressed profound appreciation to the foundation’s founder, Dr. Aliyu Mohammed Kombat, after receiving ₦100,000 each to support their academic pursuits.
One of the beneficiaries, Miss Faith Ibrahim, a 300-level student of the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, said the grant would enable her to clear outstanding obligations, including her departmental fees, easing the financial burden on her family.
Another recipient, Miss Mary Lazarus Maida, a 100-level student of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State, who hails from Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State, described the support as timely, saying it had renewed her hope of pursuing her education without so much financial hardship.
The students prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Dr. Kombat, expressing the hope that he would sustain his humanitarian efforts in supporting young people to achieve their educational aspirations. They also urged other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate his generosity in investing in the future of the nation’s youth.
They further commended the foundation for ensuring that the scholarships were awarded fairly, irrespective of ethnicity or religion, noting that all 100 beneficiaries were treated equally.
Expanding Access
The Velocity Humanitarian Foundation awarded scholarships worth ₦10 million to 100 Gombe State indigenes studying at tertiary institutions outside the state as part of its commitment to expanding access to higher education and easing the financial challenges faced by students.
Speaking during the presentation, a trustee of the foundation, Adamu Aliyu Ibrahim, said each beneficiary received ₦100,000 to assist with educational expenses.
He explained that the initiative followed appeals from Gombe students studying outside the state, who observed that although students enrolled in tertiary institutions within the state had previously benefited from the foundation’s interventions, those studying elsewhere had not.
According to him, beneficiaries were selected following a rigorous verification process to ensure they were genuine students of Gombe State origin.
Adamu disclosed that the foundation had earlier paid tuition fees totalling ₦280 million for students of Gombe State University and the Federal University, Kashere, who were unable to settle their fees for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Humanitarian Assistance
He said that the foundation has continued to provide humanitarian assistance through the payment of school fees, medical bills and other welfare interventions for vulnerable members of society.
The trustee said the founder’s passion for supporting the less privileged had spanned more than two decades before it culminated in the establishment of the Velocity Humanitarian Foundation.
He noted that the foundation’s activities complement the efforts of the Gombe State Government in improving the welfare of citizens and expanding educational opportunities.
Adamu urged the beneficiaries to make prudent use of the financial support by remaining focused on their studies, expressing confidence that they would grow into responsible leaders who would make meaningful contributions to the development of Gombe State and Nigeria.
