BREAKING : Innoson Gives New Directive on Scholarship for Mmesoma over UTME Results

By Miracle Ogunde

The management of Innoson Vehicles says they have withdrawn the scholarship earlier awarded to Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme, following her acknowledgment of forging JAMB UTME score.

The company says the decision was taken based on testament to its unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of Corporate Communications and Affairs of the Innoson Group, Cornel Osigwe, the company explains that it was involved in the process of investigating allegations surrounding Mmesoma’s 2023 UTME examination results.

Osigwe noted that findings from the investigation have undoubtedly confirmed that Mmesoma manipulated her UTME results, stating that the conclusion was deeply disappointing and stands in direct contravention of the values Innoson Group holds, particularly as it relates to scholarship program.

The statement reads: “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.

“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 the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, carried out a thorough independent investigation into this matter.

“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 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.