In a remarkable act of kindness and social responsibility, Hadiza Malugashi Shehu, a fourth-year Law student, and Aisha Mohammed Kojoli, a senior majoring in Communication and Multimedia Design at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), demonstrated compassion and leadership by supporting 20 primary school pupils, 15 of whom are orphans, by paying their school fees for an entire academic session.
In addition to covering tuition, they also provided basic starter kits, including school uniforms, school bags, pencils, sharpeners, and erasers, to ensure the children resumed school with dignity and confidence. The heartwarming outreach took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Rumde Jabbi Primary School, Upper Benue, Yola, drawing smiles, gratitude, and renewed hope from beneficiaries and staff alike.
Ms. Hadiza emphasized that her passion for children’s empowerment and access to education is deeply personal. She stated that the persistent challenge facing Northern Nigeria remains a lack of quality education, stressing that once quality education is prioritized and children are properly educated, “we would have tackled 90 percent of our problems.” She reiterated that investing in young minds is not charity but a long-term solution to societal issues.
On her part, Ms. Aisha shared her inspiration behind the donation, explaining that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, and build a better future. She noted that supporting vulnerable children, especially orphans, is a responsibility that calls for collective action. According to her, giving these children the tools to succeed will inspire them to believe that their backgrounds do not define their destinies.
The Principal of Rumde Jabbi Primary School, Upper Benue, Yola, Mr. Muhammad Atiku, highlighted that the lack of school uniforms is a major obstacle preventing pupils from attending school regularly. He explained that some children often stay at home due to lack of proper uniforms, while others had to borrow from classmates who owned more than one set.
He described the intervention as timely and transformative, expressing profound appreciation to the sponsors, stating that his heart was filled with gratitude. He told the donors that their generosity would have a lasting impact on the pupils’ academic journey.
Idris Abubakar, one of the beneficiaries in Primary Three, expressed his excitement and gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Aunty,” I am very happy that I now have a school bag and uniform. God bless you.” Similarly, Usaku Hyelda, a Primary One pupil, could not hide her joy as she beamed with excitement and exclaimed, “Yes! I have a new uniform,” Thank you so much. May God bless you.”
Mr. Abubakar Uwar, a parent of one of the beneficiaries, also conveyed heartfelt appreciation, stating that mere words were insufficient to express his gratitude. “Saying thank you is not enough. I wish I could repay you to show how grateful I am. May God bless and enrich you,” he added emotionally.
Reported by Martha Vincent
Jubilee Fellow