Lagos Egbeda Lions Club donates educational materials to school pupils

Lagos Egbeda Lions Club donates educational materials to school pupils

 

In celebration of World Literacy Day, the Lagos Egbeda Lions Club has donated exercise books to pupils of Ore Ofe Nursery and Primary School, Agege, and State Primary School, Dopemu.

The initiative, carried out under the club’s “Back-to-School” service project, is aimed at supporting young learners—particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds—and easing the financial burden on their families.

Speaking during the donation, Mrs. Ijeoma Udeh, President of Lagos Egbeda Lions Club, District 404B3 Nigeria, emphasized the importance of providing students with essential learning tools.

“You don’t send a child to the farm without giving them the tools to work,” she said. “In the same way, we believe every child deserves the basic materials needed to learn comfortably in school.”

Udeh noted that during their visit to Ore Ofe School, the team identified additional needs, including the need to equip the school’s sick bay and improve its water supply system. She assured that the club would deliberate on how to further support the school’s development.

The donation is part of the broader mission of Lions Clubs International to promote education, community service, and global humanitarian causes.

“Since I assumed office in July, we’ve undertaken several initiatives, including organizing a free blood donation drive for the Lagos State Blood Bank,” Udeh said.

“We also have upcoming programs focused on pediatric cancer, diabetes awareness, environmental sustainability, hunger relief, disaster response, and vision care.”

Mrs. Masaku Abiola, of the Social Mobilisation Department, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Agege LGA, praised the club for its contribution.

“This gesture will have a meaningful impact, especially on our vulnerable pupils,” she said. “We pray these children grow to succeed and become contributors to society.”

Precious Peter, a Primary Five pupil of Ore Ofe School, expressed heartfelt thanks on behalf of her classmates.

“I’m very happy and grateful for this kind gesture. We will use the books wisely. My mother will be so happy,” she said.

Teachers and students at State Primary School, Dopemu, also expressed their appreciation and prayed for continued blessings upon members of the Lions Club.