Ebule Oritsemeyiwa Precious, a 16-year-old top scorer in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, has been awarded a fully funded scholarship by the Warri South Council in recognition of his exceptional academic performance.
The Chairman of Warri South council, Comrade Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, honoured Ebule and two other teenagers, McCarthy Oritsetseyigbemi Jessy, the winner of the 2025 NDLEA National Award; and Adekunle Oluwasegun David, a talented young saxophonist for their outstanding brilliance, and awarded them as Warri Brand Ambassadors.
At a ceremony held during a breakout session of the Council’s executive meeting, the Chairman stated: “Excellence pays. Doing the right thing pays. If people are not rewarded for doing good, they might think their efforts are in vain.”
Ebule scored an impressive 334 in the 2025 UTME and received a full four-year university scholarship,
McCarthy was granted ₦2,139,000, covering her 2025 tuition, while Adekunle was gifted ₦500,000 to support his education and musical career.
The recognition extended beyond the trio to one Mr. Jolly Omatie, a volunteer teacher who has served Ukpotiki Primary School in the riverine area for years without pay. Omatie will now receive a monthly stipend of ₦77,000 from the council in appreciation of his selfless service.
Agbateyiniro said the initiative reflects the spirit of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes merit-based development and grassroots connection.
“This is our own version of the MORE Agenda in Warri South. Every local government has its way of interpreting it. Here, we are connecting it to excellence and merit,” he said.
He added that the Warri brand must be represented by individuals who embody excellence and integrity, stating: “Those that are going to be in charge of this brand must be people of merit. If we find any of you acting outside the values of excellence, you will be stripped of this honour. We want others to emulate you.”
Princess (Mrs.) Misan Eke, Supervisor for Human Capital Development, detailed the benefits each honouree would receive and emphasised that the council’s gesture is a strategic investment in the future of Warri.
Chairman of the Warri Brand Committee, Dr. Marvis Onojowho, also lauded the council for institutionalising the recognition of merit, stating that rewarding excellence is key to shaping a brighter future for Warri.
The teenage ambassadors, visibly elated, and joined by their fathers, expressed gratitude to the council for the honour bestowed on them and pledged to live up to the expectations of their new roles.
Meanwhile, Ebule has aced his core subjects in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE.
He got A1 in Further Mathematics, A1 in Physics, A1 in Chemistry, B3 in General Mathematics and B2 in Technical Drawing in the just released results.
