- 80,000 exercise books distributed across 19 schools
- Initiative aims to boost literacy and ease parents’ burden
- Stakeholders commend chairman’s consistency in education support
The Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has commenced the distribution of 80,000 exercise books to pupils across the 19 public primary schools in the council.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the flag-off ceremony took place at RCM Primary School, Odomola, where the chairman, alongside his vice chairman, councillors, and other stakeholders, personally handed over the materials to pupils.
Hon. Akinloye said, “This project is not only designed to improve literacy among our pupils but also to support parents in discharging their educational responsibilities. It is a true reflection of the dividends of democracy.”
Beneficiary schools in the first phase include RCM Primary School, Odomola, AUD Primary School, Odo-Egiri, UPE Primary School, Iraye, Government Demonstration Primary School, Noforija, LG Primary School, Noforija, and Pobo Primary School, Poka.
According to him, the distribution of welcome-back packages consisting of books, bags, and other writing materials has been a tradition since the beginning of his administration. He explained,
“This continuity is our way of saying thank you to the parents of our pupils for their support before, during, and after elections, and to ease the resumption expenses.”
APC Apex Leader in Eredo LCDA, Hon. Dolapo, commended the initiative, saying,
“This is the fifth edition of this project, and it shows that Hon. Akinloye always has the pupils at heart.”
The Vice Chairman urged pupils to use the books wisely while appealing to parents and guardians to ensure the materials are well protected.
“Monitor these books and make sure they are well utilized,” he said.
Hon. Mary, a councillor, and Hon. Johnson, the Majority Leader, also praised the gesture and encouraged the beneficiaries to make good use of the books.
Oloye Ganiyu, who represented the Baale of Iraye, lauded the project, describing it as “a laudable step towards shaping the leaders of tomorrow.”
The distribution exercise will continue the next day to cover other schools within the LCDA, ensuring that every pupil benefits from the initiative.
