In a heartwarming display of commitment to educational advancement, the Oyakhilome Bello Foundation visited several Lagos State schools on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
These impactful visits resonated deeply with students and parents, driven by the foundation’s core value of empowering lives through innovation and opportunity.
Hon. Olaniyi Ilori, National Coordinator of the foundation, eloquently conveyed the message of its founder, Hon. Oyakhilome Bello, to the eager pupils. He explained that the essence of the visit was to provide educational materials and ignite a passion for learning in every child.
Ilori shared the foundation’s inspiring journey, traversing the nation to support individuals and communities. He highlighted their dedication to improving lives through various humanitarian programmes, particularly for the underprivileged. He further announced the generous gift of educational materials to the students to aid their academic pursuits.
At one of the schools visited, Efe Bello, National Secretary of the foundation, addressed the students with warmth and wisdom. She urged them to be exemplary ambassadors of their school and strive for academic excellence, just like Hon. Oyakhilome Bello, an alumnus of Abina Omololu school who never let his background hinder his success.
Education, she emphasised, is the cornerstone of a fulfilling life, and the foundation’s investment in the sector reflects its commitment to a brighter future for all.
Efe Bello’s message resonated with the students. Abiola Oluwafemi, a Primary five student, expressed his gratitude for the educational materials and saw them as a call to action to excel and contribute positively to society. Similarly, John Chidera, a Primary four student, vowed to embody the school’s values and the foundation.
Most of the school’s management teams greatly appreciated the Oyakhilome Bello Foundation for their invaluable support. They acknowledged the foundation’s dedication to improving society and encouraged them to continue their impactful work.
In her closing remarks, Efe Bello reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to supporting the government and fostering a better society.
She highlighted past initiatives like providing food and cash assistance to Nigerians in the North Central Region of Nigeria and organising free healthcare missions in the North West and East. The foundation, she declared, remains open to collaboration and welcomes support in prioritising the welfare of the people.
The Oyakhilome Bello Foundation’s Lagos donations were more than just a delivery of educational materials. It was a powerful reminder that even the smallest gestures can spark a fire of ambition and pave the way for a brighter future.
By investing in education and nurturing young minds, the foundation plays a crucial role in shaping responsible, empowered individuals who will contribute meaningfully to their communities and the nation.
The Oyakhilome Bello Foundation is a non-profit organisation empowering lives through innovation and opportunity. Through various initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and community development, the foundation strives to impact the lives of individuals and communities across Nigeria positively.
For more information about the Oyakhilome Bello Foundation and its initiatives, please visit their website at www.oyakhilomebello.org/about-us.
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