Would you like to receive notifications on latest updates of the following headlines?

5,000 Oyo pupils receive FG back-to-school packs

POSTED ON October 3, 2024 •   Education      BY Benedicta Bassey •   VIEWS 95
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde/ Photo credit: Oyo state House

No fewer than 5,000 indigent pupils from Oyo State have benefited from the recently launched Federal Government BAT-STEM initiative.

“The BAT-STEM project aims to close educational gaps in underserved communities while equipping teachers with the necessary tools to create better learning environments,” the statement added.

This became possible during the three-day educational outreach programme, organised by the Presidential Community Engagement Office (South-West), as part of the Federal Government’s BAT-STEM project, which includes scholarships, training, education, and mentorship.

According to a statement, the initiative is led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-West), Moremi Ojudu.

The team, the statement said, visited several schools where they distributed over 50,000 exercise books, 1,000 school bags, 100 white marker boards, sandals, socks, mathematical sets, and other learning materials.

According to the statement, some of the schools visited were Nomadic School, Owode, Lanlate; St. Michael Cherubim & Seraphim Primary School, Eruwa; Anwar-ul-Islam Primary School, Eruwa; and Baptist Primary School, Maya, Lanlate.

During their visit to the Eruwa Special Basic School, the team donated back-to-school items to physically challenged pupils, who expressed their gratitude with excitement.

“We never expected to receive such attention. It is a most welcome initiative. These supplies will greatly help our kids learn better and aid our teachers. This is an exceptional gesture, and we hope it continues,” said the headmistress of the school.

Other schools in Oriire and Ogo-Oluwa local government areas, including Tewure Grammar School, Tewure; Ajinapa Community Grammar School, Ajinapa; and Oloya Community Primary School, Oloya, also received back-to-school items and scholarships.

Community High School, Iwo Ate, and Baptist Grammar School, Ajaawa, were also among the schools that benefited from scholarship awards.

One of the scholarship recipients from Baptist Grammar School expressed his gratitude, saying, “This scholarship is a blessing. It has given me hope for a brighter future.”

Another scholarship recipient from Baptist Grammar School, Ajaawa, shared his relief: “My parents were worried about how they could cope with my education due to financial challenges, but with this scholarship, I can now focus on my studies without fear and proceed to pay for my school certificate examinations.”

Principals and teachers from the beneficiary schools expressed their deep appreciation.

The Principal of Ajinapa Community Grammar School, Ajinapa, said,  “We are grateful for the instructional materials provided to our teachers, which will greatly enhance our ability to teach more effectively.”

“Beyond instructional materials and scholarships, the outreach team also distributed food items to teachers and community members, further extending the support of the initiative beyond education.

“The programme awarded 100 scholarships worth N50,000 each to select students, providing much-needed financial relief for the beneficiaries to pay for upcoming examinations and remain in school.

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
WAEC bans 13 Kogi schools, fingers 14 supervisors over exam malpractices
BY Benedicta Bassey November 21, 2024 0

  KOGI, Nigeria — The West African Examination Council on Thursday revealed that it has...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Lagos to unveil French essay, quiz competition in schools
BY Benedicta Bassey November 21, 2024 0

LAGOS, Nigeria —The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to launch essay and quiz competi...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Canada scraps conversion of study permits for foreign students
BY Benedicta Bassey November 19, 2024 0

Canada on Tuesday shut the pathway for international students to convert their study permits into pe...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
51 bag first class as Elizade University as VC decries cost of power
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

No fewer than 51 students bag first class as Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo state, even as th...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Why U.S. election is important to global audience — UNILAG VC Ogunshola
BY Benedicta Bassey October 31, 2024 0

As the United States' election draws near, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Otti sacks Abia varsity VC, names replacement
BY Benedicta Bassey October 29, 2024 0

Governor Alex Otti has sacked the Vice Chancellor of the Abia State University, Professor Onyemachi...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
LASG backs LASUCOM upgrade to specialized medical varsity
BY Benedicta Bassey October 28, 2024 0

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, has announced that the State Execu...

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
ASUP postpones strike action to Dec. 2
BY Benedicta Bassey October 27, 2024 0

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, on Sunday announced the postponement of its planned...

OUR CHANNELS:

OTHER ARTICLES ::

25th November, 2024
Tinubu eyes livestock sector reform, investment to curb farmer-herder clashes
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving the farmer-h...


Katsina Govt. applauds  NAF  strike against bandits, vows to sustain regional stability
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

KATSINA – The Katsina State Government has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for successf...


Breaking : Supreme court voids National Lottery Act
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assemb...


ECB's renews integration call as trade war looms
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

European Central Bank, President Christine Lagarde renewed her call for economic integration across...


China expands Visa-free entry to more countries to boost economy
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

On Friday, China announced that it would expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine more countries a...


FAO aims key outcomes at COP16 Saudi Arabia
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara November 25, 2024 0

The assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. Abdul Hakim Elwae...


Illegal detention: Bizman slams N50m suit on NDLEA
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

NIGERIA — A businessman, Damilare Samuel, has slammed the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...


Appeal Court invalidates verdict against Rivers LG election
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

ABUJA, Nigeria —The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja has nullified the judgement that prevent...


Man in Police net for defiling, impregnating 15-yr-old daughter
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

CALABAR, Nigeria —A 48-year-old man, Mallam Adamu Umaru, was paraded by the Zone 6 Police Comm...


Trump picks Pam Bondi as Attorney General following Gaetz withdrawal
BY Benedicta Bassey November 25, 2024 0

WASHINGTON, United States  — US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, a v...


Menu