Ado-Ekiti, April 15, 2026 (NAN) — The Muyiwa Igbalajobi Foundation has announced the release of the 2026 Ekiti 100 Scholars Mentorship Programme cohort, with participants drawn from all the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State.
The foundation said the initiative marked a major step toward expanding access to educational opportunities for students across the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the mentorship programme is a key outcome of the Ekiti Scholarship Summit held in January, which brought together students, parents, mentors and other stakeholders in the education sector.
The summit was convened by the Founder of the foundation and Convener of the Ekiti Scholarship Summit, Dr Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi.
The statement noted that the 2026 cohort reflects strong inclusiveness, with beneficiaries selected from all parts of the state to ensure equal access to academic support and mentorship.
It added that each scholar would benefit from a mentorship package valued at 1,000 dollars at no cost to the participants.
The foundation explained that the programme would be delivered by a network of 20 mentors based across different countries, offering academic guidance, scholarship preparation, career development and leadership training.
It further disclosed that all selected scholars had been contacted, while preparations were ongoing for the commencement of mentorship activities.
Igbalajobi, while appreciating the Ekiti State Government for its support, said the mentorship programme was one of the major outcomes of the scholarship summit.
“We sincerely appreciate the Ekiti State Government for its invaluable support in making the Ekiti Scholarship Summit a success.
“This mentorship programme is one of the key outcomes of that engagement, and we remain committed to nurturing globally competitive scholars from every Local Government Area in Ekiti State,” he said.
He reiterated the foundation’s commitment to developing future leaders through education and mentorship.
“When you invest in the mind of one child, you transform the future of a generation. Ekiti will not just produce graduates; it will produce global leaders,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Muyiwa Igbalajobi Foundation focuses on promoting access to education through mentorship, scholarship awareness and structured academic support programmes.
It also organises initiatives such as the Ekiti Scholarship Summit and the Ekiti 100 Scholars Mentorship Programme aimed at nurturing young talents in the state.
