The Apomu Descendants Union of Osun State has demonstrated its readiness to assist government in moving the state’s education sector forward by donating 140 pieces of furniture to two public schools in Apomu community.
The schools benefitting schools were Muslim Grammar School and Community High School, both in Ayepe, Apomu.
Receiving the furniture on behalf of the state government, Hon, Folorunso Oladoyin thanked the donors and expressed delight that the education policy reversal in Osun State was yielding expected results.
The Commissioner for Education explained that education is not something that the government can shoulder alone but needed partnership from all stakeholders.
He thanked Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, the Alapomu of Apomu, for supervising the gesture to fruition.
In his speech, the Alapomu advised the students to be humble, obedient and focused on their studies as opportunities could open for them at anytime.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of ADU, Engr. Soliu Abass, thanked the state government for the reversal of education policies, adding that it will bring more friendly relationship between the government and stakeholders.
Abass used the opportunity to highlight the roles and responsibilities of ADU towards the development of Apomu.
Prof. Lateef Agbaje, Chairman of Education Committee of ADU, promised that furniture will be donated to more schools in the community in phases.
Agbaje said this was just the first phase of the development projects.
The event took place on November 9 at the palace of the Alapomu of Apomu.
Among those in attendance were Olori Janet Afolabi, Queen of Apomu Kingdom, and other government functionaries,
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