Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
VICE-PRESIDENT Yemi Osinbajo has hailed the United Kingdom-based Nigerian and chartered accountant, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, and her foundation, IA-Foundation, for mobilising funds for the education of the out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Osinbajo stated this in his goodwill message at Colliers Row, Essex, United Kingdom (UK) during the IA-Foundation’s fundraising dinner for “out-of-school children” in Nigeria.
He said the gestures would improve children’s access to education.
The Vice-President’s goodwill message, which was conveyed in a letter to the foundation, noted that it is worthy of commendation that Nigerians abroad are “sparing no effort in investing in future generations” back home.
Also, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Chairman Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the foundation was complementing the efforts of governments at home to build a better future for the citizens.
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Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa, who was represented by Dr Dapo Williams, noted that no country could be expected to go far in the path of growth and development if it leaves a significant proportion of its population uneducated.
“The commission is proud and supportive of the IA-Foundation, as no country can be serious with its future, if it leaves a sizeable number of its population uneducated,” she said.
Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Olusola Oguntade, who was represented by Mr Paul Nwokolo, expressed the commission’s support towards the success of the IA-Foundation’s goal.
“The Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom applauds the progress made in the enthronement of a broad learning culture which will in turn ensure successful accomplishment that guarantees full support for IA-Foundation in achieving its set goals,” he said.
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