By Sani Yarima
Over 115 students from various schools who enrolled with the Solid Foundation Tutors in Taraba State have achieved scores of 250 and above in the 2024 JAMB examination.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Mr. William Moses Iro, shared this information with journalists in Jalingo, the capital city.
He said nine (9) out of the over one hundred and fifteen (115) students scored 300 and above while others scored 250 and above in their 2024 JAMB.
The organization was established in October 2015, initially operating at Success Nursery and Primary School in Magami with 48 students.
Over the years, the student population has rapidly grown, and currently, they have over 1000 students.
In 2018, they requested a more suitable location, and the Taraba State Ministry of Education relocated them to Low-cost Nursery and Primary School, where they currently conduct their lessons.
Mr. William Moses Iro mentioned that the center has over twenty teachers, including specialized teachers for subjects such as Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
They offer a wide range of courses, including English, Mathematics, Financial Accounting, Literature, Government, and Religious Studies.
For younger children, they focus on developing their reading and numeric skills and also provide additional support for struggling students.
Mr. Iro emphasized the need for serious commitment from their students and encouraged them to overcome the mentality that certain subjects are difficult.
He said they aim to contribute positively to the education system and empower young people in the community in line with Governor Agbu Kefas’s free education agenda.
Mr. Moses expressed pride in the success stories achieved by the foundation.
He noted that many students who previously struggled with professional courses and university placements are now excelling in their chosen fields thanks to the foundation.
Additionally, Iro pointed out that before the establishment of the foundation, many of them were not studying in universities beyond Yola, Taraba, or Maiduguri, but now they are studying in prestigious institutions such as OAU, Unilag, Nsukka, and other universities, pursuing their dream courses.
Mr. Iro shared that he was previously employed at a multimedia company in Ile-Ife, Osun State but was inspired to start the tutorial center in Jalingo to positively impact students and help them achieve their goals.
The classes run from 4 pm to 6 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm on weekends and during vacations, they have full-day sessions to cover the syllabus and teach study skills.
According to him, their main challenge is the lack of suitable venues for classes, especially for general subjects like English and Mathematics.
Mr. William Moses Iro urged Governor Kefas for assistance in providing a dedicated hall for teaching.
Additionally, they face challenges with the stuffy environment during hot weather and expressed hope for support from the government to address these challenges to enable them to contribute to their vision of providing quality education.
