Rep Olafisoye Distributes Educational Materials Worth ₦100m to 3,000 Students, 100 Schools

The lawmaker representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Hon. (Prince) Akinmoyede Olafisoye has distributed educational materials worth ₦100 million to no fewer than 3,000 students and 100 public primary and secondary schools in his constituency.

The event, held yesterday at Faith Joe Events Centre, beside Community Grammar School, Alegongo, Ibadan, was marked by celebration and appreciation from prominent political stalwarts and stakeholders in the education sector who graced the occasion.

The programme, organised in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), aimed to stimulate educational standards and improve learning quality among beneficiaries.

Akinmoyede provided an array of educational materials, including whiteboards, blackboards, markers, dusters, highlighters, staple machines, scientific calculators, school bags, lunch boxes, mathematical sets, and exercise books (40, 60, and 80 leaves). Also, financial support was given to each beneficiary school to aid transportation to the venue.

In his speech, the lawmaker emphasised that the initiative was his way of giving back to his constituents, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support.

“These items will help to enhance and uplift educational and learning activities among the benefited schools, their teachers, and students alike,” he stated.

The lawmaker, popularly called Lafi, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, all three senators and House of Representatives members from Oyo State, the 32 state House of Assembly members, and the Chairmen of Akinyele and Lagelu Local Government Areas for their collective efforts in improving the lives of the people.

He assured that he would continue to support and facilitate initiatives that foster development in his constituency and Oyo State at large.

Speaking at the event, the Oyo State SMEDAN Manager, Mrs. Ojogbede Iyabo Mabel, hailed the initiative as a remarkable step towards education development.

“What Hon. Lafi is doing today challenges those aspiring for political offices to prioritize impactful initiatives when they get to power,” she remarked.

Some beneficiaries expressed joy, stating that the initiative would have a significant impact on the educational development of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency. They described the lawmaker as a committed leader dedicated to the well-being and prosperity of his people through numerous projects since his election into the House of Representatives in 2023.

Among the beneficiary schools were:  Amajiri School, Akinyele, Community High School, Alabata, Community Primary School, Elemona,
IDC Korukoru, IDC New Site, Ojoo, Islamic Mission School, Onikokoro, Community High School, Arulogun, and several others.

The event attracted prominent dignitaries, including Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji, Hon. Murphy Adigun, Hon. D.A. Lawal, Architect Hassan Giwa, Hon. Ope Salami, Hon. Mukaila Ambali, Chief Kehinde Balogun, Chief Biodun Amoo, and Hon. Femi Akintunde.