Hakeem Olalemi, vice-chairman of the Lagos Central senatorial district of the Peoples Democratic Party, has purchased 70 free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms for indigent students in Surulere.

Speaking during the distribution of the forms on Thursday, Olalemi said that education remains a powerful weapon to reset society.

According to the PDP chieftain, if education is given the right attention, most of the problems facing the nation today would not be there.

“Today, I have just distributed 70 UTME forms to indigent children in our communities in Surulere constituency 1 of Lagos state to give them the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams.

“This is my usual way of giving back to the community every year, and it commenced many years ago,” he said.

Mr Olalemi said the free UTME forms were distributed to children of PDP members and less privileged children drawn from the six electoral wards in the constituency.

He added, “Beneficiaries of the forms will, in addition, enjoy a month of free tutorials to prepare them for the examination. The student with the highest score will get a scholarship worth N250,000.”

The PDP chieftain said the future of our young Nigerians must be secured through education.

Mr Olalemi urged party members to remain steadfast.

He said that the current situation within the party would soon be resolved, and members would begin to enjoy the dividends of PDP membership in Lagos.

He urged other notable leaders of the party to also provide succour for the indigent members and others, especially with the situation in the country.

He said this would endear people to the PDP before the next election.

(NAN)