A Non-Governmental Organization, the SOS Children's Village Nigeria has distributed educational materials to 150 pupils of Community Primary School, Ikija-Ijebu, in Ijebu East local government area of Ogun State.
The donations included school bags, exercise books, writing materials, food flasks and lunch bags were provided in conjunction with IUX Nigeria.
Speaking while handing over the materials to the beneficiaries at the school premises, the National Director, SOS Children’s Villages in Nigeria, Mr. Eghosa Erhumwunse, emphasised the importance of investing in education, stressing that “investing in the education of youth is investing in a prosperous nation.
Erhumwunse, who was represented by the Chief Programme Officer, Mr. Ayodeji Adelopo, noted that no nation can achieve significant progress without quality education.
It will be recalled that the SOS Village, in April inaugurated two blocks of classrooms that it renovated in addition to solar-powered boreholes, toilet facilities donated by the organisation.
Erhumwunse, said though, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that all children are provided access to quality education, all stakeholders must ensure that no child is denied the right to quality learning.
He said it is partners like IUX that make the work that SOS does, go to every corner of the country and to touch the lives of the children that are greatly in need of education.
He said a lot goes into education as it involves provision of good and safe learning environment, that is devoid of bullying in addition to availability of necessary school items.
"SOS believes that for children to have access to quality education, it goes beyond coming to school. They need to have the necessary materials they need and resources that will be used to to receive lessons to take notes, they need bags to carry their items and food to school and that is what informs this intervention," he said.
He noted that the items would go a long way in motivating the children on one and also help them to achieve that goal which they have.
Speaking at the event, the Zonal Education Officer for Ijebu East, Mr Rasheed Okuboyejo, commended the SOS and IUX for partnering with the State government to give quality education to children.
In her address of welcome, the headteacher of the school, Mrs Grace Oyewole, appreciated the SOS for several assistance to the Community Primary School, Ikija-Ijebu and other schools in the area.
The headteacher also seized the occasion to seek further assistance of the NGO in order to get other materials and infrastructure that the school needs.
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