Bariga Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, in continuation of its commitment to improved basic education, distributed school furniture and learning materials to 3000 pupils of 22 public primary schools in the council area.
The event was the third and fourth editions of the local government’s ‘ Back to School ‘ programme under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon Adedeji Bukola Omope.
The intervention, according to the council chairman, is part of her administration’s efforts to support parents in the current economic situation and to ensure that there is no record of out-of-school children in the council area.
Each beneficiary received a school uniform, bag, socks, Mathematical set, exercise books, writing and other learning materials
The ceremony held on Thursday at the Bariga Stadium attracted government officials, teachers, parents, traditional rulers, community leaders and stakeholders in the education sector
Speaking at the event, Hon Adedeji urged the pupils to make judicious use of the items provided to them for enhancement of their performance academically.
She reiterated her commitment to education development, stressing that investments made in our children would go a long way in shaping the future of the country. She added that all 30 public primary schools in the council area have been covered and thereby reached over 5000 pupils.
She admonished the students to take their studies seriously to achieve their future aspirations.
In a goodwill message, the immediate past Council Chairman and the APC Somolu Federal Constituency Candidate, Hon Kolade Alabi, said the initiative is a three-in-one programme that he commended because it provides wider benefits.
According to Alabi, the intervention addresses the educational needs of children, provides succour to parents and creates economic opportunities for local artisans.
He explained that he was delighted that local Artisans were those who produced the uniforms, printed exercise books, furniture and other items, which is a boost to the local economy.
He further advised the pupils to make good use of the opportunities and face their studies
A teacher at Alubarika Nursery and Primary School in Bariga, Mr. Rasi Idowu Rasheed, expressed appreciation to the Executive Chairman of the Council, noting that the intervention would greatly support teaching and learning in all the schools.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Favour Yalabu, a pupil of Igbeinadun Primary School, thanked the council chairman for the gesture and promised that she and co-students would make good use of the materials given to them
Other dignitaries at the occasion are Hon Babatunde Adesida, Vice Chairman, Council Leader, Hon Wasiu Balogun, councillors, APC House of Assembly Candidate, Somolu Constituency 2, Hon Idowu Alli Balogun, market men and women,