Ogun Distribute back to school materials

As part of efforts to support the Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration towards repositioning the education sector in Ogun State, the United Arab Emirate (UAE) in collaboration with the office of the Deputy Governor of Ogun state has donated 1, 027 back to school packs of educational materials to 15 schools in Ado-Odo Ota local government area of the state.
The pack comprises of a School bag, face shield, pens, pencils, a school shoe , water bottle, 12 exercise book and two pairs of socks .
In her address, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako- Oyedele said the gesture was to compliment the developmental strides of the present administration in the states education sector.
Represented by the Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele added that the decision to collaborate with the UAE in providing educational materials to students was borne of the fact that government alone cannot do it all, hence the need for well meaning individuals and corporate organisations to get involved and support the building our future together agenda of the present government.
“Governor Dapo Abiodun has placed premium on quality education and human capital development with a view to developing the sector, so this brought about the partnership with UAE to support our students with essential needs especially now that schools have resumed” she said
Ealier in his remarks, the Consular General of the United Arab Emirates, Dr Abdullah Al-mandoos, represented by Mr Muhammed Basheer Raji, said he was impressed by the passion of the Ogun state government at ensuring, quality and functional education is provided for learners in the state, promising the continued support of the UAE at all times.
Also speaking Onikotun of Otun Ota, Oba Abdulhakeem Odunayo, representing Olota of Ota, Oba Prof. Abdulkabir Obalanlege commended the donors, advising the children to make judicious use of the materials given because it is going to aid their teaching and learning in schools.
The Secretary-General of the DANSO foundation , Mrs Olabimpe Akamu-Afolabi said the organisation was one committed to Human Capacity Building of Nigerians and particularly support the development of youths and women in a bid to improve on their economic capacity and well.
She appreciated the current administration in Ogun State led by Prince Dapo Abiodun for the its unalloyed commitment to education which she said birthed the BACK TO SCHOOL initiative by the NGO for school children in the state.
While appreciating the donors on behalf of other pupils, master Saheeb Daniel, a primary 6 student of St. Micheal School 2 Ota, said the materials will really be useful to them.