The offspring of the late Pa Samuel Olatayo Odusanya, affectionately referred to as “Baba Odus,” have come together to make a meaningful contribution to their local community. They have generously provided essential educational materials to assist one hundred school children attending both public primary and private schools in Imota LCDA.

This educational initiative was conceived to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Pa Samuel Olatayo Odusanya and aims to kindle a ray of hope in the hearts of these young learners.

Addressing the gathering, Ms. Sola Adeola, SOGEBRA, representing the Odusanya family, shared that their educational support project is designed to empower 100 children from various schools in the Imota community. Their vision is to ensure that every child’s return to school is marked by dignity and promise.

During her speech, Ms Sola introduced the concept of S.M.A.R.T goals to the children and expressed gratitude to BIC company, SoftPoint, 1 Million Teachers, Phenomenon Edu Impact and Sogebra Foundation for their generous sponsorship and backing of this initiative.

She also commended the Imota Students Union for their pivotal role in orchestrating the logistical aspects that led to the event’s resounding success. She stated, “Behind every remarkable endeavor, there are champions of unity. The Imota Student Union played a vital role in coordinating the logistics that ensured every child received the support they deserved.”

“While this initiative has already brightened the lives of many children, there are still more waiting for their chance at a better future. The Odusanya family calls upon everyone in the community to join hands in this noble cause. It’s a call to action, an invitation to invest in education for all, and a commitment to collaboratively shape a brighter future for Imota LCDA,” she concluded.

The educational support materials provided to the children included school uniforms, school bags, T-shirts, notebooks, pens, pencil sets, mathematical sets, and water bottles. The event took place on Saturday, September 24th, 2023, at Odu’sanya’s compound in Imota.

The beneficiaries were chosen from:
Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Imota;
Local Government Primary School, Imota;
Methodist Primary School, Imota;
St. John Primary School, Imota; Community Primary School, Imota;
Abejoye Primary School, Igbokuta;
UNN Primary School, Oko-Ito/Igbalu;
Community Junior Grammar School, Imota; and
Adebanjo Primary School, Imota.