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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.
The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has mourned the death of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Akeem Abimbola Oladipupo, popularly known as Able, describing his demise as a painful loss to the progressive family.
Oladipupo, who represented Ibadan North-West Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, was widely regarded as a grassroots politician and committed party loyalist until his passing.
Oseni, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency and the APC candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, said the late politician’s death had created a vacuum within the party and among those who benefitted from his unwavering commitment to public service.
In a condolence statement issued on Monday by his Media Aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the federal lawmaker described the late Oladipupo as a dependable progressive, humble political actor and loyal party stalwart whose impact would remain indelible.
He said the deceased dedicated his life to serving humanity, strengthening the progressive movement and supporting the aspirations of many at the grassroots.
Oseni said, “The death of Hon. Akeem Abimbola Oladipupo (Able) came to me as a rude shock. Oyo State and the progressive family have indeed lost a committed, loyal and selfless leader whose passion for service, humility and dedication to the people stood him out.
“He was not just a politician but a bridge-builder, a dependable ally and a grassroots mobiliser who believed strongly in the ideals of our great party. His contributions to the growth of the APC in Oyo State and his service to humanity will remain unforgettable.”
The APC senatorial candidate noted that the late former lawmaker remained steadfast in promoting peace, unity and political development, adding that his simplicity and accessibility endeared him to many across political divides.
According to Oseni, the late politician’s legacy of service and sacrifice would continue to inspire younger politicians and party faithful.
He, however, urged members of the APC, associates and family members of the deceased to take solace in the remarkable life he lived and the positive impact he made during his lifetime.
Oseni also prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and for God to grant his family the fortitude to bear the painful loss.
State governors have proposed a new national minimum wage of N100,000 for Nigerian workers as part of efforts to cushion them from the biting effects of inflation and the rising cost of living.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), disclosed the proposal on Saturday in a post by the state government’s official Facebook page. He said the move aims to improve workers’ welfare while ensuring that government finances remain sustainable.
“State governments recognise the urgent need to improve workers’ welfare in response to the current economic realities facing Nigerians,” AbdulRazaq said.
“We are actively engaging with the Federal Government and organised labour to arrive at a wage structure that is fair to workers and sustainable for government finances.”
The NGF chairman explained that ongoing discussions are focused on balancing the need to boost workers’ purchasing power with the capacity of governments to deliver essential public services and development projects.
“The goal is to improve the living conditions of workers while ensuring that states can continue to meet their obligations and sustain projects that directly impact citizens,” he added.
The proposed N100,000 minimum wage is expected to intensify national debates on salaries, inflation, and broader economic reforms as Nigerians continue to contend with rising food prices, transportation costs, and other living expenses.
Currently, Nigeria’s statutory minimum wage stands at N70,000 per month. Some states, including Lagos, Rivers, and Imo, are already paying above the national benchmark to support workers amid the country’s economic challenges.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has continued to call for a comprehensive review of salaries, insisting that workers deserve a living wage that reflects present-day economic realities rather than merely guaranteeing survival.
The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, rose to N1,532.93 per litre in April 2026, representing a 23.69 per cent increase compared to the N1,239.33 recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, findings by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have shown.
The sharp rise in petrol prices came amid mounting inflationary pressure and worsening living costs, with Nigerians grappling with soaring transportation and food expenses that have continued to shrink household purchasing power.
The NBS disclosed this in its Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch for April 2026, released on Friday.
The report further showed that on a month-on-month basis, petrol prices rose by 18.97 per cent from N1,288.54 recorded in March 2026, underscoring persistent volatility in the downstream petroleum market.
A breakdown of prices across states revealed that Yobe recorded the highest average retail price for petrol at N1,599.05 per litre during the review period.
Edo and Bauchi followed closely with average prices of N1,595.74 and N1,589.07, respectively.
However, Niger residents paid the least for petrol at an average of N1,403.89 per litre, while Sokoto and Katsina recorded N1,404.16 and N1,406.28 respectively.
At the zonal level, the South-South recorded the highest average retail price at N1,566.76 per litre, while the North-West posted the lowest at N1,508.81.
The latest petrol price increase comes as millions of Nigerians continue to battle the ripple effects of rising inflation, with higher energy costs worsening transportation fares and the prices of essential commodities.
Similarly, the NBS said the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, also known as cooking gas, rose by 13.73 per cent month-on-month to N8,706.93 in April 2026 from N7,655.73 recorded in March.
On a year-on-year basis, the price increased by 10.42 per cent from N7,885.60 recorded in April 2025.
Lagos recorded the highest average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder at N9,745.10, followed by Nasarawa at N9,451.70 and Bayelsa at N9,422.74.
In contrast, Anambra recorded the lowest average price at N7,204.76, while Ondo and Ogun followed with N7,239.49 and N7,825.75, respectively.
At the regional level, the North-West recorded the highest average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder at N9,025.07, followed by the North-East at N8,847.16, while the South-East posted the lowest average price at N8,224.37.
Also, the average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas increased by 13.89 per cent month-on-month to N22,382.20 in April 2026 from N19,652.83 in March.
Compared to April 2025, the price rose by 10.43 per cent from N20,268.06.
According to the NBS LPG Price Watch for April, Katsina recorded the highest average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder at N25,596.71, followed by Kogi at N24,558.25 and Gombe at N24,438.97.
Ogun recorded the lowest average price at N19,564.36, while Bauchi and Anambra followed at N20,178.87 and N20,511.90 respectively.
The North-West recorded the highest zonal average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder at N23,276.95, followed by the North-Central at N22,865.29, while the South-East posted the lowest average at N21,060.92.
The latest figures signal growing pressure on household energy costs, raising concerns over the implications for inflation and the cost of living in the coming months.
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