IA-Foundation: Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Falana, Adeagbo solicit support for out-of-school children
She commended the Foundation's initiative, emphasizing the importance of supporting it to complement government efforts in providing quality education for out-of-school children.
The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana; and Founder of IA-Foundation, Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo, have called for support for out-of-school children in Nigeria.
They made this appeal at the IA-Foundation's Annual Charity Event 2024 held in Lagos, with the theme "Panacea to a Menace."
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Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to emulate the philanthropic efforts of IA-Foundation's founder in contributing to the country's development.
She commended the Foundation's initiative, emphasizing the importance of supporting it to complement government efforts in providing quality education for out-of-school children.
Similarly, Femi Falana stressed the need for collective contributions to address the alarming rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria, acknowledging the country's responsibility in ensuring their education despite challenges.
In her remarks, IA-Foundation's founder, Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo, highlighted the urgency of taking remedial action to address the escalating situation of out-of-school children in Nigeria. She emphasized the Foundation's commitment to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
The event aimed to raise awareness and garner support for initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges faced by out-of-school children in Nigeria.