…says gesture, in support of Governor Oyebanji’s education policy
Over 70 Students have benefitted from the “Back to School” Educational Support initiative of the Convener of Asipa Political Family Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin.
Adarabierin who is the SSA to the Governor on Tax and Revenue Matters, distributed the materials during the empowerment of members of the party in all the 13 wards in Ado Ekiti.
The beneficiaries went home with exercise books, and other educational materials.
The SSA explained that the initiative was in support of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s determination to ensure every child in the state regardless of background, have unfettered access to quality education.
“I understands that education is the foundation for a better future, and this is not the first time we are giving back to my people, we have been giving back to the Society, previously we have given free Jamb and WAEC forms, in the health Sector, we have given free eye glasses, free surgery and we also reached out to our people during festive periods.
“It is just in continuation of what we have been doing to support the dedication of Governor Oyebanji who had invested heavily in education”, he noted.
He commended the administration of Governor Oyebanji for consistently prioritizing education in the state, noting that the efforts would also encourage indigent pupils and students in their academic pursuits amid the prevailing economic challenges.
On the empowerment programme initiated by All the political Office holders from Ado Ekiti, under the leadership of the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habitat Adubiaro, Hon. Adarabierin who is the financial officer of the group noted that they embarked on the Programme to show appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for the recognition of Ado indigenes in his government.
Hon. Adarabierin who is fondly called Asipa1 also said that the move was to re echo their support and lend their voices to the Second term ambition of the Governor.
“As a group, we meet once a month and we have a common purse from where we empower our constituents.
We did the first empowerment programme last year at Fajuyi in Ado, this time around we decided to go to all the 13 wards because we know all politics are local”, Adarabierin said.
The SSA to the Governor said that with the caliber of political and community leaders that were present at the APC headquarters in Abuja showed that Governor Oyebanji was poised to break the jinx of a sitting governor winning back to back in the state.
“The massive support given to the Governor when he submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms in Abuja, showed that the Governor is loved by all and sundry in the state.
“There is no area you go in all the nooks and crannies of the state that you will not see the banner of BAO being placed voluntarily without being forced or coerced”, he maintained.
In their remarks the Chairman of ward Chairmen in Ado, Mr Kayode Oladimeji and the Chairman of Ward 3, Mr Ojo Adeleye described Asipa 1’s gesture as a timely intervention that would allow the students to resume school with confidence and pride.
“This gesture by Hon. Adarabierin is not only timely, but deeply impactful. It goes beyond politics, it shows true leadership and concern for the educational future of our children”, they explained.
They urged other political leaders and stakeholders to emulate the SSA, adding that such actions bridge the gap between government and grassroots communities, especially in the education sector.
A student from Ado Grammer School, Ado Ekiti, Master Jimoh Ajewole who is one of the beneficiaries thanked the SSA for the instructional materials, saying it would boost their performance and ease the burden on their parent.
The Director General, Community Communications, Mary Osho Omotoso and some APC stakeholders in Ado Ekiti were on the entourage of the All Political Office holders from Ado Ekiti, to all the 13 wards
