By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Some essential learning materials like school bags, exercise books and others have been given to over 850 pupils in Lagos State by Opay Digital Services Limited.
The items were donated by the leading provider of digital financial solutions in collaboration with the Dolly Children Foundation (DCF) under the Back to School Project.
The educational materials were distributed to the children of Jubril Martins Memorial Primary School, Issa Williams Primary School, and Anwar-ul Islam Primary School, all in the Agege area of Lagos State.
Business Post learned that the initiative was rooted in the shared vision of both organizations to address critical gaps in access to quality education for underserved children.
By establishing a benchmark for significant corporate social responsibility, this partnership between Opay and the Dolly Children Foundation demonstrates the effectiveness of teamwork in tackling societal issues.
“We are not just any digital bank; we are Opay—a bank that integrates CSR into its core values. This partnership with the Dolly Children Foundation underscores our commitment to empowering communities.
“By easing the burden on parents, we aim to ensure these children can focus on their education and build a brighter future,” the Corporate Social Responsibility Project Manager at Opay, Itoro Udo, said.
The founder of the DCF, Adedolapo Osuntuyi, said the collaboration “guarantees that students remain interested and involved. Our goal of giving resources to kids in need is being furthered by our partnership with Opay.”
Osuntuyi noted that, “The only tool you have to stop the cycle of poverty is education. As an organization, we are therefore committed to making sure all children attend and stay in school.”
The Agege Education Secretary, Mrs Catherine Ogunyomi, represented by the Head of Human Resources Management and Administration, Mr Kehinde Bukola James, thanked the organisations for the gesture, pointing out the important influence the donations had on the students’ academic paths.
“Many of these kids come from households that find it difficult to buy even the most basic necessities. In addition to helping the students, such initiatives give the community hope. To meet urgent educational requirements, we invite additional organizations to collaborate,” she said.
Dipo Olowookere