In line with its raison d'être aimed at giving back, Agents of Hope, a nongovernmental organization based in Michigan, USA, donated learning aids to pupils of Local Government Primary School, Igoboye - situated at Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe, Lagos, Nigeria.
Further Underscoring the basis for the gesture, Sola Salako, Founder, Agents of Hope, stressed it was in recognition of the premium which his organisation places on education - as a foundation to enable future leaders compete favourably in the global economy.
Salako added that the educational aids, comprising: note books, bags and pencils were informed by needs assessments conducted on the school. While promising to sustain the intervention, Salako hinted at plans to institute a international teacher exchange programme, between local teachers and tutors based in Michigan, USA.
In his remarks, Hon. Adeniyi Saliu, Chairman Eredo, LCDA, commended Agents of Hope for the gesture. Saliu added that the event was significant to him, since the school benefitting, happens to be his alma mater.
He further pledged the council's resolve to revamp education in the council area - by entering into other partnerships with well meaning organisations.
The LCDA Chairman stressed he always harbored a genuine desire, not to only serve, but to ensure that pupils in the community are assured of a good head start to put them on a sound footing.
This, he pointed out, would enable them compete favorably with their peers across the globe. Hon. Saliu further emphasized good education has the potential to deliver many out of poverty.
On her part, Oluwatoyin Badejo, representative of the First Lady of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode, commended the LCDA and Agents of Hope for their initiative. She further called on other well meaning individuals and organizations to take a cue from Agents of Hope.

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