Lawmaker gives 250 free GCE slips to indigent students
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure Ifako-Ijaiye becomes the most educated local government in Nigeria by 2037, Adewale Adedeji, a lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01, has distributed 250 free GCE slips to indigent students in Ifako-Ijaiye.
The event took place at the Constituency Office, Unity Centre, Elliot, and was attended by students, educators, community and religious leaders.
During the presentation, the legislator reiterated his commitment to advancing education in Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01.
He said: “Education is the foundation upon which we build our future. I believe every student deserves access to the tools they need to succeed, and these GCE slips are a small step toward ensuring every child can reach their full potential.
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“In Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01, our goal remains the same – to make Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government the most educated in Nigeria by 2037. We are on the right track to achieving this and I once again assure you that I remain committed to this goal.”
He encouraged the beneficiaries to take their studies seriously and make the most of the opportunities available to them.
Under the Adewale Temitope Adedeji Educational Initiatives (ATA-EI), the lawmaker has provided 855 free GCE forms, 4,100 free JAMB forms, scholarships to 49 students, rehabilitation of public schools in Ifako-Ijaiye, donation of educational support materials to students, among other initiatives.
