Pencils To Possibilities lnitiatives:Isolo Council Boss,Olasoju Lauds Tinubu
……. Describes initiatives as complementary to his administration’s Educational drive.
Emmanuel lkpeama
The Executive Chairman of Isolo LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo has lauded Mr. Seyi Tinubu and his Spouse, Mrs. Layal Jade Tinubu; founders of the ‘Noella’ Foundation for complementing his administration’s strides in the education sector.
Hon Olasoju gave the commendation in his remarks at the implementation of the foundation’s ’Pencil To Possibilities Drive’ held on the premises of Akinbaiye Primary School, Isolo on Wednesday.
At the event, the organization doled out basic educational materials such as brand new school bags, writing materials, umbrella, and Socks among others to over 600 pupils of Akinbaiye Primary School and its sister Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School.
The council boss applauded the non-governmental organisation for the significant investment in education and also for counting Isolo LCDA worthy of the invaluable gesture.
“This is a laudable project that we are much obliged to take part in. This event underscores Noella Foundation’s commitment to creating a bright future for the kids.”
“Education is a potent tool to drive positive change in the world and it gladdens our heart that Noella Foundation made Isolo LCDA one of its destinations to carry out a project like this.”
“Just last September we executed a similar project tagged Back-To-School where we gave out school bags, uniforms and writing materials to the pupils in our 14 primaries.”
“What Noella Foundation is doing today will go a long way to complement our efforts and reassure the future leaders that, indeed, we care about their future and that government and NGOs like Noella are resolved to stop at nothing to make the future better for them.”hw said
On her part, the Co-Founder of the foundation, Mrs. Layal Jade Tinubu expressed delight at the palpable joy on the face of the beneficiaries. She urged the pupils to make the efforts count by focusing squarely on their educational pursuit and maximize their potentials.
“I am someone who really values and attaches premium importance to education. Your education is extremely valuable and you need to stay committed to it.”
“Education is the greatest gift that you have all been given and that you all have in shaping your future. All of you I want you to remember to keep showing up to school everyday, stay committed to your education, dream boldly and believe in yourself and your ability to succeed.
“Each and every pupil here today deserves the tools to succeed. The surprise we have here today are just a small gesture to support the big dreams that you all have.”
“I wish you a resounding and successful journey to greatness through your education,” Mrs. Tinubu said.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the educational materials to the highly-elated pupils by Mrs. Tinubu who was joined by the Council boss, Olasoju Adebayo and the chairperson, Mrs. Olajumoke Olasoju as well as the distribution hamper comprising food items to the pupils in appreciation of their commitment to shaping the pupils’ future.
The headteacher of Akinbaiye Primary School, Comrade Rauf Salami expressed gratitude to the foundation and the council authority for the thoughtful partnership as he urged other NGOs to take a cue from the initiative and partner with the government on education.
Others on the council boss’ entourage to the event included the Council Manager, Mr. Mojisola Ogabi, the supervisors for education and Environment, Hon. Adeolu Ikugbayigbe and Princess Balikis Agbabiaka, respectively, officials from the council’s education department and Ilerioluwa Women among others.
