Members of Ibadan Trustworthy, an affiliate club of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), have embarked on a philanthropic mission to support indigent pupils and students in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The club distributed 2,000 free exercise books to pupils of Oluode Primary School 1 and 2, Idi Ahun Primary School, and students of Idi Ahun Community Secondary School. This initiative aims to encourage education in the community and alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians.
The president of Ibadan Trustworthy, Alhaji Sulaiman Adeshina Costa, explained that the donation was made possible through the commitment and financial contributions of the club's members, both at home and in the diaspora. He stated that the exercise book donation is part of the club's annual programme to support indigent students in the community. Costa, represented by the club's vice president, Alfa Abdulrahman Olusoji, emphasized that the club plans to increase the number of exercise books to 5,000 copies in the future.
The donation of exercise books is not the only initiative undertaken by Ibadan Trustworthy to support the community. The club has also instituted a scholarship programme for brilliant but indigent pupils in one of the schools. Additionally, the association has contributed to the construction of a community health centre located at Aba Panu, Koola community. These efforts demonstrate the club's commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of community members.
The headmaster of Oluode Primary School 1, Mr. Temitope Oyedele, the headmistress of Oluode Primary School 2, Mrs. O. Ogunwale, and the headmaster of Idi Ahun Primary School, Mr. Waheed Opoola, expressed their appreciation to the club for its generosity. They noted that the exercise books will have a positive impact on the personal and educational lives of the pupils and students.
Some executive members of Ibadan Trustworthy, including Alhaji Sikiru Olatunde Akinyemi, Mr. Tirimisiyu Olajide, Alhaji Okunola Adekola, Alhaji Samsudeen Ibikunle, and Alhaji Isiaka Sanusi, were present during the distribution of the exercise books. Their presence underscores the club's commitment to its philanthropic mission.
The initiative by Ibadan Trustworthy is a testament to the impact that community groups can have on the lives of individuals. By providing essential educational materials, the club is helping to bridge the gap for indigent students and promote education in the community. This effort is expected to inspire other groups to embark on similar initiatives.
The club's decision to make the exercise book donation an annual programme demonstrates its long-term commitment to supporting indigent students in the community. With plans to increase the number of exercise books in the future, Ibadan Trustworthy is poised to make a lasting impact on the educational lives of many students.
Key points
- Ibadan Trustworthy donates 2,000 free exercise books to indigent pupils and students in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
- The club plans to increase the number of exercise books to 5,000 copies in the future.
- Ibadan Trustworthy has also instituted a scholarship programme for brilliant but indigent pupils in one of the schools.
