The non-governmental organization (NGO) Build A School Initiative in Africa (BASIA) said more than 700,000 children were still out of school in Ogun state. Dr Victor Ukorebi, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BASIA, announced this at the official launch of a block of four classrooms built by the NGO in the Igboedu community in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
He said the project was born out of a desire to meet the needs of people in the border region, especially in terms of infrastructure. Ukorebi said the initiative is to address children’s problems in accessing education. He promised that the NGO will build three more blocks of classrooms by the end of 2024.
The state deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele said the government was willing to partner with NGOs who were desirous of boosting huge investments in the education sector.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Dr Femi Majekodunmi, said the state government alone could not provide the wherewithal in providing a more conducive learning environment for students.
In his remark, Igboedu community leader, Mr Godwin Akintubuwa, said the building would bring great development to Igboedu and allow children in the community to have access to education.
cc: Daily Trust Ng
