Foundation Holds Charity Ball and Fundraising Event for Out-of-School Children
Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo, the founder and CEO of IA-Foundation, emphasized the importance of education for every child, regardless of their background. She expressed determination to mobilize support and resources through the Charity Ball & Fundraising event to address the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
The IA-Foundation, an international charity trust committed to improving education in Nigeria and Africa, is set to host the 5th edition of its annual Charity Ball and Fundraising Event on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This year's event aims to raise funds and awareness to support the 20.2 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, particularly those from indigent backgrounds, orphans, physically challenged children, and the girl-child.
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Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo, the founder and CEO of IA-Foundation, emphasized the importance of education for every child, regardless of their background. She expressed determination to mobilize support and resources through the Charity Ball & Fundraising event to address the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Key figures expected to attend the event include Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission; Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the lead pastor of Trinity House Church; and stand-up comedian Koffi Da Guru, among others.
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Abike Dabiri-Erewa commended IA-Foundation's efforts in addressing the out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria, stating that investing in the education of these children is crucial for the nation's future prosperity. She urged all stakeholders to join hands in ensuring that no child is left behind.
The IA-Foundation's Charity Ball and Fundraising Event serves as a platform to advocate for quality education and provide support to vulnerable children, paving the way for a brighter future for the next generation.