In a strategic partnership aimed at supporting education and easing the financial burden on parents, Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of Mr. Segun Odunmbaku, collaborated with the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) to distribute 250 school bags, along with exercise books, to pupils of Ojodu Primary School 1.
At the event, Mr. Odunmbaku emphasized the critical role that education plays in shaping the future of children, reiterating his administration’s commitment to improving learning conditions. He highlighted several initiatives, including the transformation of the ICT center into an Info-Tech Hub, the distribution of 1,500 revision textbooks to final-year pupils, as well as scholarships and bursaries worth ₦2.5 million awarded to indigent students by his administration.
Furthermore, he highlighted the provision of 700 GCE forms and 900 JAMB forms were also distributed to students, with coaching sessions held at the ICT Hub to enhance their Computer-Based Testing (CBT) skills. Also ,to further boost the morale of teachers , a sum of ₦3 million cash reward was given to outstanding teachers as incentive and reward for excellence.
The Managing Director of LASAA, Mr. Fatiu Akiolu, praised the initiative, noting its dual impact on addressing social challenges and promoting environmental sustainability, as the school bags were made from recycled materials. On his part, the Founder of Omodaada Foundation, Mr. Niyi Dada, the project cordinator, pledged continued support for similar interventions in the future.
