Foundation donates educational materials to 8 public primary schools in Abeokuta

…as LG authorities call for more assistance

The Ogun State Local Government authorities have called for community involvement in the development of public schools in each local government area of the state.

The educational Secretary of Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Hon. Alli Mohammed gave the charge at the Local Government Rhythms Foundation 3rd Outreach Event held last Thursday at the Baptist Primary School2, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta.

The educational Secretary while giving his opening speech highlighted the importance of education and the need for community members to give their total support to the development of public schools in their local government area.

He added that the schools are meant for children in the communities, if not developed, the outcome will be on those children.

The General Secretary of the Local Government Rhythms Foundation, Sir Akinwumi speaking on behalf of the foundation governor LGian Arikeade who had earlier welcomed everyone to the event, highlighted what the foundation stands for.

Akinwunmi in his short speech said the foundation has been contributing to the development of the society, especially schools in Abeokuta.

He advised other Foundations to follow the suit to enhance the development of Ogun State.

Following the opening remarks, White Boards were  presented to eight primary schools in the area.

The beneficiary schools are, Baptist Primary School 1, Idi Aba Abeokuta, Baptist Primary School 2, Idi Aba Abeokuta, Community Model Primary School Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta, Imo Methodist Primary School Oke Yeke, Abk, Baptist Primary School, Bode Ijaye, Abk, UBE Model Primary School Olorombi, Abk, O.L.A Primary School Oke Ilewo, Abk and Otunba Gbenga Daniel Primary School, Oluwo Baasala, Abeokuta.

The presentation was done by Hon. Alli Mohammed, Director of planning, Research and Statistics, Prince Olabode Olusoga and Head of School Services, Mrs. Martin’s.

Representatives from those schools espressed their gratitude’s and emphasizes the significant impact of the white board to the development of teaching and learning process in the schools.

The event  also featured speeches from the Ogun State AOPSHO  Chairman, Comrade Sanusi D.A, The AOPSHO  Abeokuta South chairperson, Mrs. Ogunkola A.D and the NUT Abeokuta South chairman, Comrade Adejare Z.O as they speak on the importance of education in the state and the impactful roles of their respective organization in the development of primary schools in the state.

Others present at the event are Mr. Adebayo M.A – Chief Monitoring Officer, Mr. Makinde Abolaji – Chief Education Officer, Comrade Sanusi D.A – State AOPSHON Chairman, Comrade Ogunsan David and Comrade (Mrs) Kotiku P.A – NAPSGAST Abk south Chairperson and the foundation members.