By Oluyinka Onigbinde
The Prince Olawale Cole (POC) Maritime Foundation has rolled out a major education and social-impact initiative, announcing the sponsorship of 200 examination slots for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The foundation said the programme is aimed at expanding access to education for young Nigerians with an interest in building careers across the maritime and related sectors, while also strengthening human capacity development and promoting sustainable growth in the country’s blue economy.
According to the foundation, the 200 JAMB slots were dedicated as a special gesture to mark the birthday of its founder, Prince Olawale Cole.
The initiative, it said, is open to interested members and aspiring entrants into the maritime sector, and forms part of activities lined up to celebrate what it described as a legacy of visionary leadership and service.
Beyond education support, the foundation also carried out a humanitarian outreach as part of the celebrations, paying a visit to a motherless babies’ home where donations and gifts were presented to the children.
The gesture, the foundation noted, reflects its commitment to uplifting the less privileged and extending compassion to vulnerable groups in society.
Officials of the organisation said the combined education and charity programmes also served to honour the leadership of its Tin Can chapter, which operates around Tin Can Island Port, adding that the foundation remains focused on using targeted interventions to inspire young people and build a pipeline of skilled professionals for the maritime industry.
They stressed that through initiatives such as the JAMB sponsorship and community outreach, the POC Maritime Foundation is deepening its investment in education, youth empowerment, and social responsibility, while reinforcing its broader mission of service and sectoral development.