Oyo based foundation, Omo Iya Kunmi on Thursday launched first phase of its ‘Back to School Project’.
The essence of the project is to ensure that vulnerable pupils are not left out behind in having access to basic education in Oyo community.
According to visionary convener, Hajj Saheed Siyanbola, the initiative is part of the efforts to ensure that the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) of the United Nations are well implemented in the urban and rural areas of the community.
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Phase one of the project ‘Back To School’ aimed at providing basic education materials for over 500 pupils in selected Five Local Government Areas in Oyo State.
The foundation wishes to cover other LGAs in Oyo State as soon as the resources available can accommodate all and sundry.
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“Our projection is to put smiles on the faces of the pupils who are been lagging behind amongst their mates because of the inability to access basic writing materials in their various schools.
“Our outing was a successful one at Oyo West Local government, L.A Town School, Idi-ope, Oyo, Oyo state, where nothing less than 54 pupils benefited from our handful donations. In the coming days, we hope to cover the other areas needed for the completion of our project”.
