Aregbesola’s Back-to-School Gesture Brings Hope To Ondo Communities As Students Get New Bags, Books
By Adeola Ogunrinde
Engineer Tomiwa Aregbesola, Managing Partner/Director of Halcrow Infrastructure, has shown remarkable philanthropy through his Tomiwa Aregbesola Foundation by distributing 500 bags and 15,000 exercise notebooks to schools in Ondo’s Central Senatorial District, comprising six local governments, Akure South, Akure North, Ondo East, Ondo West, Ifedore and Idanre.
The gesture touched several schools, including Ilu Abo High School, Ijapo High School, OMOLUOROGBO High School, Ekimogun Community Grammar School, Bolorunduro Ogo Olorun C&S High School, Ondo Grammar School, Ogbe High School, Oda, and Methodist High School, Idanre.
The distribution drive kicked off in Ondo Town with a significant courtesy visit to the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Kiladejo, where two schools benefited and received royal blessings for Aregbesola’s humanitarian act.
Speaking on the initiative, Engineer Aregbesola emphasized that the back-to-school items were a way of giving back to society from God’s blessings, devoid of political motivations. “Many families struggle to buy school books and bags for their children, and I felt it’s a normal thing to do to help those families with this little,” he said.
At Ogo Olorun C&S High School in Ondo, Engineer Tomiwa Aregbesola demonstrated his commitment to education by awarding scholarships to two orphan students, showcasing his philanthropic efforts.
He further extended support by promising university-level scholarships to SS 3 students who successfully passed their WAEC and JAMB exams, opening doors to higher education for deserving students.
In a heartwarming display of generosity, Engr. Tomiwa Aregbesola extended support to two students at Ipogun High School in Ifedore Local Government Area by covering their school fees.
This act of kindness came during a visit where he distributed 500 bags and 15,000 exercise notebooks to students, further demonstrating his commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in the community.
Emphasizing the transformative power of education, Aregbesola encouraged students to prioritize their studies, highlighting education as the pathway to achieving success and greatness.