…….A Beacon of Hope for Girls’ Education.
FIC Report (Osun State) – Osun State was abuzz with excitement as Senator Oluremi Tinubu, a renowned advocate for girls’ education, arrived in the state on a mission to empower young girls. Her visit was aimed at launching an innovative alternative school program specifically designed for the girl child.
On a sunny Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, Senator Tinubu arrived at the venue, a newly renovated facility in Osogbo, the state capital. She was warmly received by the state’s First Lady, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola, and other dignitaries.
The alternative school program, dubbed “Empower Girls Osun,” is an initiative of the Senator’s non-profit organization, the New Era Foundation. The program aims to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for girls who have been forced to drop out of formal education due to various reasons such as poverty, early marriage, and social stigma.
In her keynote address, Senator Tinubu emphasized the importance of girls’ education, highlighting its far-reaching benefits for individuals, communities, and the nation at large. She noted that investing in girls’ education is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty, promoting gender equality, and fostering economic growth.
The launch event featured a series of activities, including a tour of the facility, a cultural performance by local schoolgirls, and an interactive session with the beneficiaries of the program. Senator Tinubu engaged with the girls, listening to their stories and offering words of encouragement and inspiration.
The “Empower Girls Osun” program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes literacy and numeracy skills, life skills training, and vocational education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities, counseling services, and economic empowerment initiatives to support the girls’ transition into adulthood.
As Senator Tinubu departed Osun State, she left behind a legacy of hope and empowerment for countless girls. Her visit and the launch of the alternative school program marked a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote girls’ education and gender equality.
The people of Osun State, particularly the girls and women, will forever be grateful for Senator Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to their cause. Her selfless efforts have ignited a beacon of hope, inspiring a brighter future for generations to come.
In his goodwill message, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke Commended the first lady Mrs Tinubu for the Renewed Hope initiative which aimed at giving girls and women the opportunity to be educated.
Dignitaries at the ground breaking and Sod – turning ceremony include, wife of the vice president, Hajia Nana shettima, wife of the Senate President, wife of the speaker National Assembly, wife of Governor’s from kwara, Oyo, Lagos, kogi, Delta, Edo and Enugu, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan and Other government functionaries.
ABDULRASAQ ALEGE
HOC OSOGBO.
