Education

NAWOJ Boosts Secondary School Education in Ondo

By Web News 724

Five schools from Akure North Local Government in Ondo State have benefited from the education support initiative of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ in the state.

Speaking at the event, the National President of NAWOJ, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Omowole said it was part of the corporate responsibility of the association to assist the poor and the less privileged in the society.

Mrs. Omowole represented by the NAWOJ National Auditor, Mrs. Olusola Jacobs appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to empower women and assist girl-child to stay in school.

Also speaking, Vice President B Zone, Mrs. Morenike Esan said the initiative was aimed at reducing the high rate of students drop out from schools due to poverty.

Mrs. Esan assured that NAWOJ would continue to contribute meaningfully to the society.

Speaking on behalf of Ondo state government, the Special Adviser to the governor on education, Dr. Olawunmi Iwalola said government would ensure frequent renovations of schools and make sure students do not drop out of schools due to poverty.

Goodwill messages were also received from the General Managers, Radio Nigeria, Positive FM, Mr. Tunde Abiodun and that of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Mr. Seun Ojelade where they promised continued support for NAWOJ programmes and activities.

The Ondo State chairperson of NAWOJ, Mrs. Doris Olumoko thanked God for the success of the initiative and promised to do more.

Also, some of the beneficiaries of the initiative appreciated the gesture.

Olufisoye Adenitan

Lifestyle

Stakeholders Advocate Peaceful Co-existence for National Development

By Web News 786

Only peace and harmonious living will ensure the country achieves desired development.

This was the submission of stakeholders at a forum organized by Peacemakers Guide Humanitarian Support in Ibadan.

Director General of the organisation, Professor Ademola Adegbolagun noted that peace was pivotal to the existence of humans.

Chairman on the occasion, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu while speaking on the theme:’’ Climate Action for Peace’’ said climate and peace are interwoven as a conducive climate gives way for peaceful living.

On her part, Chairperson, National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State Chapel, Mrs Jadesola Ajibola advised journalists to promote peace.

The forum brought together stakeholders in the media, security agencies and religious leaders.

Award of excellence of Peace Guide was given to selected persons in the society including chairperson NAWOJ, Oyo State Mrs Jadesola Ajibola and Director National Broadcast Academy, Training School, Engineer Abiola Ajibola.

Lillian Ibomor