The annual event, named Sowore Scholarship Foundation, was established in memory of the human rights activist’s father who died in 2005.
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore will on January 1, 2023, again award scholarships and bursary to different individuals.
The annual event, named Sowore Scholarship Foundation, was established in memory of the human rights activist’s father who died in 2005.
The 2023 edition is expected to take place at Methodist Primary School, Kiribo in the Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to Sowore in a statement on Tuesday, the programme since inception has also helped to assist a number of non-students to support their endeavours.
He said, “In 2005 my father, David Omoremikun Sowore, passed to the great beyond; during his years in earth, he was a great teacher who believed in free and qualitative education. He taught practically all his kids at home and in the classroom. When he died, I decided to establish a scholarship in his memory and since then supported a number of individuals with a scholarship fund.
“It has grown even though I always kept it private. The funds have also helped to assist a number of non-students to support their endeavours.
“I’ve managed to keep the scholarship going even though I faced extreme restrictions since 2019 as I was restricted to Nigeria with work; the Nigerian regime continues to hold bogus treason charges against me, including a court order enabling them to hold on to my international passport. I’ll not allow this to stop the important service.
“I am specifically inviting you to join us on January 1st 2023 at my hometown Kiribo in Ondo State to share the great day with us. Thanks in advance.”