By joshua The Oba Michael and Maria Olobayo Foundation (TOMMOF)Education Scholarship Foundation Renews Support for Less Privileged Students in Kabba
Foundation Pays School Fees for Students of St. Monica’s and St. Augustine Colleges, Sustains Commitment to Educational Advancement
The 2026 edition of the HRM Oba Michael Olobayo, Late Obaro of Kabba, and Olori Maria Olobayo Education Scholarship Foundation has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting education and improving the lives of less privileged students within Kabba Community.
As part of its 2026 educational support programme, the Foundation has undertaken to assist some less privileged students of St. Monica’s College and St. Augustine College, Kabba, by supporting the payment of their school fees for the three terms of the academic session.
The initiative is another remarkable demonstration of the Foundation’s enduring commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent deserving children from receiving quality education and pursuing their dreams.
For several years, the Olobayo Education Scholarship Foundation has consistently supported less privileged students from various schools across Kabba Community. Through its interventions, the Foundation has contributed significantly to keeping students in school and giving young people from financially disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to pursue their educational aspirations.
The scholarship initiative is rooted in the enduring legacy of the late HRM Oba Michael Olobayo, the Obaro of Kabba, and Olori Maria Olobayo, who were widely committed to the welfare, development and advancement of their people, particularly those who faced difficulties meeting the basic necessities of life.
Following the passing of their beloved parents, Dr. Oluwatobi Olobayo has continued to champion the educational support programme on behalf of the family, ensuring that the vision and humanitarian legacy of her late parents remain alive and continue to impact positively on the lives of members of the community.
Dr. Oluwatobi Olobayo’s passion for education and human development is evident in her continued dedication to the scholarship programme. Like her late parents, she has demonstrated a deep concern for the welfare of less privileged students and families who struggle to meet their basic needs.
Through the Foundation’s sustained intervention, beneficiaries are not only receiving financial assistance but are also being encouraged to remain focused on their studies, develop their potential and work towards becoming responsible and productive members of society.
The decision to support students of St. Monica’s College and St. Augustine College with their school fees for the three terms in the 2026 edition is therefore being widely regarded as another meaningful investment in the future of the younger generation.
Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and building stronger communities. By assisting students whose parents or guardians may be unable to meet their educational expenses, the Olobayo family is helping to remove one of the major barriers confronting children from less privileged backgrounds.
The Foundation’s intervention also underscores the importance of community-based philanthropy in complementing efforts to promote access to education. Its sustained support over the years has provided hope to numerous families and enabled many students to remain in school despite financial difficulties.
The legacy established by the late Oba Michael Olobayo and Olori Maria Olobayo continues to live on through initiatives that place human development, education and community welfare at the centre of their family’s humanitarian activities.
With Dr. Oluwatobi Olobayo continuing to champion the programme, the Olobayo Education Scholarship Foundation remains committed to supporting students, empowering young people and contributing to the educational development of Kabba Community.
The 2026 scholarship intervention is, therefore, more than the payment of school fees. It is a continuation of a family legacy built on compassion, education, service to humanity and a genuine desire to give less privileged children a better future.
The Olobayo family and the Olobayo Education Scholarship Foundation deserve commendation for sustaining this noble initiative and for consistently investing in the educational aspirations of young people across Kabba.
Their commitment serves as a reminder that supporting the education of a child is an investment not only in that child’s future but also in the future of the entire community.
Signed:
Dr. Oluwatobi Olobayo
For, The Family