Olaleye Taiwo (SIWES Student)
In continuation of her educational support initiatives, especially in the aspect of easing the burden on parents and supporting pupils’ academic needs, the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba, on Monday, distributed exercise books and uniforms to pupils in public primary schools across the council.
The initiative, tagged ‘Back to School Intervention’, aims to ensure that no child is denied access to quality education due to financial constraints, with pupils at the Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Anwar-Ul-Islam Primary School, Egbin Kingdom Primary School, Methodist Nursery and Primary School, Community Nursery and Primary School, and Igbe-Ogunro Nursery and Primary School in Ijede LCDA, benefitting from the laudable initiative.
Speaking during the presentation at one of the schools, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba encouraged pupils to remain focused on their studies, highlighting the importance of primary education as the foundation of every child’s development.
“My administration has a soft spot for education, which is why I ensured this intervention is an annual exercise to ease the burden on parents and give our children access to education. Beyond this, more classrooms are on the way”.
She charged parents on the need to continue to support their children, while also reassuring them that her administration would also continue to play its roles, because the kids are the future leaders of tomorrow
Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba also stated that her administration also has plans to sustain its cash support, empowerment and food palliative programs for the people.
The Headmistress of Methodist Primary School, Mrs. Alonge Adenike, commended Hon. Motunrayo for her continuous support, and described her as a leader who has remained dedicated to improving education in the council.
Pupils across the schools also expressed their gratitude for the intervention, noting that the materials would greatly ease the financial burden on their parents and motivated them to perform better in their academics.
Among the council functionaries in attendance at the various distribution venues, were Mrs. Ayodele Micheal, Council Manager, Mr. Adewusi Adewunmi, HOD Education, and Mrs. Osho, Assistant HOD Education.
