Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold Donates Uniforms and Textbooks to Secondary School
The Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold donated school uniforms to 80 students and textbooks to the library of Our Lady of Apostles, Odo-Ona, Ibadan, as part of its Basic Education and Literacy Project (BELP) initiative. The outreach, titled "Cloth a Child and Secure the Future," aimed to support underprivileged students by providing new uniforms and educational resources.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In celebration of the Basic Education and Literacy Project (BELP) month, the Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold has extended a helping hand to students of Our Lady of Apostles, Mary Way, Odo-Ona, Ibadan, by donating uniforms and textbooks to support their education.
As part of its outreach titled "Cloth a Child and Secure the Future," the club distributed free uniforms to about 80 students. The organization also contributed textbooks covering subjects such as Biology, English, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, and Economics to the school's library, enhancing resources for students from SS1 to SS3.
During the event, Mr. Oyewole Fashina, President of the Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold, highlighted the club's motivation for the initiative, noting that September is dedicated to the promotion of basic education and literacy. He emphasized that many indigent students have been wearing the same uniforms for years, which spurred the club to provide 80 new uniforms and a selection of textbooks.
"We know that providing education to a child is a crucial step in securing the future. Many students have been struggling with worn-out uniforms, which affects their self-esteem and school attendance," Fashina stated.
The event featured motivational talks, a question-and-answer session, and presentations aimed at inspiring students to focus on their education. Project Committee Chairperson, Mrs. Oluwaremilekun Ajagbe, encouraged the students to strive for academic excellence and pledged further support to the school in the future.
The school's principal, Mrs. Oyeronke Osigwe, expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club for its generosity, adding that the donations would have a significant impact on the students' academic performance. "These uniforms and textbooks will greatly improve their learning experience. We hope that others will follow this example, as the government alone cannot meet all educational needs," she said.
The Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold's initiative aims to promote education and literacy, helping to secure a brighter future for underprivileged students.
