Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has encouraged students to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies, describing education as a pathway to a brighter future.
She gave the advice in Ado-Ekiti during the renewal of her scholarship awards to pupils and distribution of writing materials and cash gifts to selected students under the Widows and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Project, an initiative designed to promote academic development and support vulnerable learners.
Represented by the WAOH Coordinator, Dr. Kemi Dairo, Dr. Oyebanji applauded the state government’s investments in education, noting that the project has positively impacted the lives of many students.
She also charged teachers to intensify efforts in shaping the academic performance of their pupils, revealing that there would be unannounced on-the-spot assessments in schools.
Guardians were equally urged to monitor and support their ward’s learning progress.
In her remark, the Senior Special Assistant to the Wife of Ekiti State Governor on Political Matters, Mrs. Toyin Adepoju, commended parents, guardians and teachers for their commitment to education, stressing the need for continued encouragement to secure a better future for the children.
Similarly, Senior Special Assistant on Advocacy, Dr. Eunice Fasanmi, reiterated that the WAOH initiative would continue to advance social welfare and widen educational access for students.
Speaking on behalf of benefiting guardians, Mrs. Sunmisola Ilori expressed heartfelt gratitude to the First Lady for the gesture and for extending financial support to the students.