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Ibraheem Iyiola foundation renovates 16 classrooms, gives school bags to students in Ibadan
A non-governmental organization (NGO), Ibraheem Iyiola Foundation, has commissioned two blocks of sixteen classrooms it renovated at St. David Anglican Pry School, Kudeti, in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
The foundation, also dstributed school bags to a number of pupils in the school.
Speaking during the handing over of the renovated buildings to the Oyo state government on Thursday, the Convener of the foundation, Alhaji Ibraheem Iyiola, said the promise made in October, 2020 to renovate the structure comprising 16 classrooms and headmistress office has been fully completed and being officially delivered to the school authority for the benefits of the students and the teachers.
According to Iyiola, “learning becomes easier when we have good environment for the students and the teachers; and through education, we can eradicate poverty, reduce crime rates and build better tomorrow for our youths. I thank Almighty God for making this possible”.
He, therefore called on well-meaning Nigerians and other NGOs to partner with the foundation to execute some of its other programmes to improve the society and
communities.
Speaking on the choice of the school, he said: “May I say that those who are familiar with my background know that I was raised and nurtured at St. David’s Primary School where the foundation for a better tomorrow was laid for me. The home of great men and women in the society.
“Home of Former Governor Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, Former Governor Alh. Lam Adesina, Chief Lekan Are (who also blessed us with ICT building) and so on. I
witnessed the struggle for quality education by parents for their children, I knew the
pains and agony, our teachers, and parents went through. I knew the sacrifices they
made to ensure that we enjoyed basic education”.
Iyiola explained that since the inauguration of the Foundation, it has recorded tremendous strides and has vigorously with bull-dog tenacity of purpose pursued the objectives of human empowerment, Small and medium scale business; financial assistance on education and provided healthcare support to residents of his community.
“Today is a great day for all of us in Ibadan South East and North East Federal Constituency. In 2017 when Ibraheem Iyiola Foundation was inaugurated, we launched a Five point agenda which would be the main focal points and objectives of our determined effort to be a part of the struggle to make a visible impact in our community, our city and
state.
“Since the inauguration, we have made tremendous strides. We have vigorously and
with bull-dog tenacity of purpose pursued the objectives of human empowerment,
Small and medium scale business; financial assistance on education and provided
healthcare support to residents of our community.
“In the area of human empowerment, we have helped/assisted not less than Fifteen (15)
persons in acquiring skills in different vocational businesses and supported not less
than 50 widows in our community to sustain their livelihood. In the area of education,
we have given out scholarships and education support assistance to indigent students
of our community. For the small and medium scale business grant, we have supported
over 500 small and medium scale businesses in our community. In the area of Health
care, which is very sensitive and considering what we are experiencing in the whole
world, we have been able to support our community with the renovation of Omiyale
primary health care center and continuously providing sufficient medical supplies for� the benefit of our people. Most importantly, for the Covid19 pandemic, we have also
provided Covid-19 relief materials to the residents of our community and we pray that
God almighty will take control worldwide”, he enumerated.
The donor, who is also an alumnus of the school, counseled the pupils to prepare for the future as they have a lot of opportunities ahead of them if they don’t give up on their dreams, urging them to reciprocate his actions by giving back to their Alma Mater.
“Be prepared to change the world and get prepared to grab the opportunity around you. And most importantly, don’t forget to give back to the school that has given you so much. Please join me to congratulate the students, the headmistress and the entire school authority on this occasion and for given the Ibraheem Iyiola Foundation the opportunity to deliver this project, the school I’m very proud of St. Davids Primay School Kudeti, Ibadan”, Iyiola concluded.
Also commenting, the Chairman Oyo SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, who noted that the gesture will continue to linger ” on our memories and in the history of the school, on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde thanked the foundation for its magnanimous contributions. He assured that the government will not relent in providing necessary infrastructure , instructional materials, training and re-training of teaching and non-teaching staff, as well as prompt payment of salaries and allowances to ensure effective and efficient teaching learning activities.
The SUBEB boss, who was represented by one of his Directors, Bolaji Hassan lamented the magnitude of problems faced on dilapidated structure, which he described as overwhelming while resources are limited and over stretched.
“Consequently, I am seizing this opportunity to call on individuals, business entrepreneurs and friends of Basic education to come forward and emulate the kind gesture of Ibrahim Iyiola Foundation by supporting government to make our schools more conducive and child friendly to encourage every child to avail him/herself of the opportunity of being educated”, he submitted
In her remarks, the acting Head Mistress, Mrs F.A Ayodeji expressed appreciation to the donor.
“Thank God for the intervention of one of our old students, Hon Iyiola Ibraheem Olayode who came to our rescue and this has contributed a lot to learning in the school. It has also encouraged better attendance in the school”, she said.
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FG Targets 15m Households for Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced the Federal Government’s plan to reach 15 million households, representing 75 million people, through its conditional cash transfer scheme.
Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Yilwatda explained that the initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to mitigating the economic hardships faced by vulnerable Nigerians.
“The president was so specific,” Yilwatda noted.
“There are policies that he brought in to see if that can ease those challenges for people at the lower end of the pyramid. One of those policies is to reach out to 15 million beneficiaries under the conditional cash transfer, targeting households rather than individuals. Each household will receive ₦25,000 monthly, paid three times a year.”
Yilwatda further clarified that the 15 million households being targeted translate to 75 million Nigerians, assuming an average of five persons per household.
So far, the Federal Government has reached five million individuals but is facing challenges in fully sanitizing the social register, particularly with the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy mandating digital identities for transparency and traceability of payments.
“Currently, only 1.4 million people on the social register have digital identities. Many of those we are targeting are outside the formal banking system,” the minister disclosed.
Yilwatda emphasized that women are specifically targeted as household leaders under the program to ensure the funds are used effectively for the benefit of children and other vulnerable members of society.
The conditional cash transfer programme, which is administered under the National Social Investment Programme, had earlier been suspended by President Tinubu in January due to allegations of corruption. However, the scheme was reinstated in February, with plans to extend the initiative to an additional 12 million households.
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Fuel Price Relief: PETROAN Promises Pump Price Drop This Week
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has assured Nigerians of a reduction in the pump price of petrol within the week, following adjustments to the ex-depot price by key players in the industry.
Last week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the Dangote Refinery announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol to ₦899 per litre in Lagos. Despite this, the pump price at many filling stations across the country has remained unchanged.
However, PETROAN President, Billy Gilly-Harry, during a Monday appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, expressed optimism that the price change would soon reflect in retail outlets.
“But I believe from today when members start loading from both NNPC and Dangote at this new price reduction, it will reflect in the market,” he said.
Gilly-Harry lauded some members of PETROAN, particularly in Abuja, for proactively reducing their pump prices to below ₦1,000 even before the official announcement. He emphasized that while members strive to serve Nigerians by providing affordable fuel, they must maintain marginal profitability to sustain operations.
“We don’t encourage our members to try to sell products at a loss because our focus is to serve Nigerians. And the only way we can serve Nigerians is when we have the resources to do so. The resources can only be there if we’re making marginal profit enough to pay for the cost of money and ensure continuity in business,” he noted.
Addressing concerns over the delay in implementing the price reduction, Gilly-Harry explained that some retailers are still selling old stock purchased at higher prices.
“This reduction, if you apply it immediately, don’t forget that some of them bought at ₦970, paid transportation costs and logistics that have taken it quite high,” he said. “By the time it gets to their retail outlets, it’s quite much more than that. And so they must also sell at a profit – minimal marginal profit as provisioned by the PIA. So, that’s the reason.”
The PETROAN boss commended both the NNPCL and Dangote Refinery for their efforts in reducing the ex-depot price, which he described as a significant step toward easing the burden on Nigerians.
Nigerians are now hopeful that the price adjustment will translate into tangible relief at filling stations in the coming days.
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FG Declares Festive Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day, respectively. Additionally, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, has been declared a public holiday to celebrate the New Year.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. The minister extended warm greetings to all Nigerians, urging them to embrace the festive period as an opportunity to reflect on the values of love, peace, and unity that the season represents.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized the significance of the season in fostering harmony and strengthening family and community bonds.
“The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us demonstrate kindness and extend goodwill to one another, irrespective of our differences,” he stated.
He further encouraged citizens to remain committed to peace, unity, and progress for the development of the nation, stressing the Federal Government’s dedication to ensuring security and prosperity across the country.
While wishing Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, the minister expressed confidence in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He assured citizens that the coming year would usher in a stronger and more prosperous economy that would set Nigeria on a global pedestal.
The minister concluded by calling on Nigerians to celebrate responsibly, maintaining peace and unity throughout the festive season.
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