In a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, Field Africa Foundation and OPay Digital Services Ltd. have provided essential school materials to 800 pupils across eight primary and secondary schools in Lagos State. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on parents while ensuring that students have the necessary learning tools.
At the distribution event held at Rabiatu Thompson Nursery and Primary School, Surulere, Field Africa Foundation President, Mr. Olatunde Martins, emphasized the critical need for interventions in education.
“We discovered that some children come to school without schoolbags and other essential materials. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that every child has the tools they need to learn effectively,” — Olatunde Martins.
Since its inception, the initiative has impacted over 4,500 students, reinforcing the importance of public-private partnerships in education.
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List of Benefiting Schools
Oshodi Local Government Area:
- St. Paul’s Anglican Primary School
- Mafoluku Primary School
- Mafoluku Senior Grammar School
- Ewu-Tutu Senior High School
Surulere Local Government Area:
- Rabiatu Thompson Nursery and Primary School
- Our Lady of Lourdes Nursery and Primary School
- Adebola Junior High School
- Lagos Progressive High School
OPay Committing to Education Through CSR
As part of its “Play for a Child” CSR initiative, OPay’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Mr. Itoro Udoh, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting education.
“We remain committed to giving back to society, particularly to out-of-school and vulnerable children. This support ensures these pupils can perform better academically,” — Itoro Udoh.
Since 2023, Opay has provided school materials to over 4,500 children across 30 primary schools in Lagos State.
Encouraging More CSR Investments in Education
Commending the initiative, Surulere Education Secretary, Mr. Babatunde Awoyelu, urged more organizations to follow Field Africa Foundation and OPay’s example in supporting underprivileged students.
This initiative highlights the power of corporate social responsibility in education, ensuring that more children have access to quality learning materials and a brighter future.
