By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A motorcycle rider, Mr Adegoke Adejare, has charged pupils to imbibe a reading culture as this will make them become great in life.
Mr Adejare gave this advice when he donated writing materials such as books, pencils, pens and erasers, worth thousands of naira to pupils of St. Paul’s Anglican School, Yanbule in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday.
He urged them to make use of the donated materials to enhance their studies, noting that the gesture was his way of making his country a better place by encouraging those who may be in need.
Nicknamed One Nigeria, Mr Adejare canvassed for Nigerians to collaborate with the government in the development of the education sector.
“This is what I like to do. I never had the opportunity to attend a formal school, so I have vowed to do my best to support the government in developing the education sector, through little gestures such as this,” he said.
The Headmistress of St. Paul’s Anglican School 2, Yanbule, Mrs Gbaroye Oluwatoyin Speaking on behalf of the management, teachers and pupils of the school, thanked Mr Adejare for the donation, assuring him of the judicious use of the educational items.
On his part, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (Oyo SUBEB), Mr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, thanked the donor for supporting the state government to improve the quality of education.
He said the state government was poised to make life better for pupils through the provision of basic amenities, tasking others to emulate Mr Adejare.
“[The government] does not have all of the funding. Therefore, if Nigerians can come out to assist the government in this sector, I am certain the future of our children will be more secured,” the educationist said.
Mr Adeniran promised that the state government will recognise the kind-heartedness of Mr Adejare through a commendation letter.
Adedapo Adesanya