Hon. Gbenga Donald Fasua, the Executive Chairman of Akure South Local Government, today hosted a “Back-to-School Programme” at the Council Secretariat.
The initiative, which is part of his administration’s commitment to supporting education at the grassroots, featured the distribution of exercise books and school bags to pupils within the local government area.
The programme was designed to ease the financial burden on parents, encourage learning among school children, and promote a culture of educational development within Akure South.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Fasua emphasized that education remains a top priority for his administration, and of course an integral part of the EASE agenda of the Governor of Ondo State, Hon ( Dr) Lucky Ayedatiwa stressing that equipping children with the right learning materials is an investment in their future and in the overall growth of the community.
Thousands of Students and pupils from Akure South Local Government irrespective of party affiliation benefited from the gesture.
Parents, teachers, and pupils present at the Secretariat expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful as schools resume for a new academic session.
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