The Lagos Egbeda Lions Club has donated exercise books to pupils of Ore Ofe Nursery and Primary School, Agege, and State Primary School, Dopemu, to mark World Literacy Day.
Mrs. Ijeoma Udeh, President of the Lagos Egbeda Lions Club, District 404B3 Nigeria, said the gesture was part of the club’s “Back-to-School” service project.
She explained that the donation was meant to support pupils, including those with special needs, while also reducing the financial burden on parents.
“You don’t send a child to the farm without tools. In the same way, every child deserves basic materials to learn comfortably in class,” she said.
During the visit to Ore Ofe School, the club also observed other needs such as equipping the school’s sick bay and fixing its water supply system.
Udeh noted that the club would consider additional support for the school, stressing that the initiative aligns with Lions Club International’s commitment to education, community service, and global causes.
“Since July, when I became president, our club has carried out projects including free blood donations to the Lagos State Blood Bank. We also have upcoming activities on pediatric care, cancer awareness, diabetes, environment, hunger relief, disaster support, and vision care,” she added.
Mrs. Masaku Abiola, from the Social Mobilization Department of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Agege Local Government, commended the Lions Club for the initiative.
“This support will make a great impact on the pupils, especially the vulnerable ones. We pray that these children will succeed in life and help others in the future,” she said.
Precious Peter, a Primary Five pupil of Ore Ofe School, expressed gratitude on behalf of her classmates.
“I am very happy and I appreciate this kind gesture. We will take good care of the books and use them for learning. My mother will be very happy about this,” she said.
Teachers and pupils of State Primary School, Dopemu, also commended the Lions Club and prayed for more blessings on its members.
