Quality Education

Forward Falls Initiative is dedicated to ensuring inclusive and equitable education through traditional and non-traditional means. We recognize that quality education is the foundation for breaking cycles of poverty and empowering young people to reach their full potential.

The Challenge

Nigeria faces a significant education crisis, with one of the highest numbers of out-of-school children globally. While much attention is given to increasing enrollment in basic education, an often-overlooked issue is the large number of students who manage to complete high school but are unable to transition to higher education due to financial and systemic barriers.

Our Solution: Forward Scholars Program

The Forward Scholars Program is our flagship education initiative, designed to level the playing field for underserved secondary school students. Through intensive preparatory classes for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), career counseling, and targeted scholarships, we support hundreds of students annually.

What We Provide

• •Free Preparatory Classes: Intensive UTME preparation to ensure students are ready for university entrance exams
• •Scholarships: Financial support for top-performing students to pursue undergraduate education
• •Career Counseling: Guidance sessions helping students understand their career paths and make informed decisions
• •Mentorship: One-on-one support from experienced professionals

Our Impact

• ✓Over 2,000 students across Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja, and Borno States have benefited
• ✓Top scorers in Sciences, Arts, and Social Sciences had their UTME fees refunded
• ✓70% of students gained deeper understanding of their career choices
• ✓Scholarship fund established for top-performing students' undergraduate education