A political group under the auspices of the Tinubu Grassroots Network (TGN) has distributed learning materials to students of Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi-Ekiti, in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as part of efforts to promote education and civic awareness.
Speaking during the outreach, the Convener of the group, Mr. Ojo Foluso Sylvanus, said the initiative was aimed at promoting quality education while deepening awareness of the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration at the grassroots.
Sylvanus explained that members of the network travelled from Abuja to Ekiti to engage students and community members, noting that many citizens who should benefit from government policies were not adequately informed about available opportunities.
He said the programme, tagged Back to School Initiative (BSI), focused on the distribution of educational materials alongside civic sensitisation designed to help students understand governance and public policy.
According to him, children remain the bedrock of society, and empowering them with knowledge would enable them to share vital information with their parents and guardians, some of whom may not fully understand government programmes or how to access their benefits.
Sylvanus added that the initiative was structured to create a ripple effect within communities, where informed students could help bridge the communication gap between policymakers and grassroots populations.
He noted that similar interventions had earlier been carried out in Abuja, Nasarawa and other states, where learning materials were distributed to encourage academic excellence and promote awareness of national development efforts.
The TGN convener also expressed delight at returning to his alma mater, revealing that he graduated from Notre Dame Grammar School in 1998 and attributing his personal growth and values to the institution.
He described the visit as both symbolic and strategic, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the school that contributed to shaping his future and inspiring current students to pursue meaningful goals.
Sylvanus reaffirmed the group’s resolve to continue reaching communities across the country through educational support programmes and public enlightenment campaigns, stressing that national development required informed citizens, empowered students and inclusive participation at all levels.
Some of the benefitting students commended the group for the gesture, saying the learning materials would support their studies and motivate them to take their education more seriously.
One of the beneficiaries, a Senior Secondary School student, Tolu Ige, described the outreach as inspiring, noting that the sensitisation had helped her better understand the importance of education and civic responsibility.
