Hon. Engr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment, educational advancement.
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Ikeja, Lagos State – In a landmark move to boost educational access and youth empowerment, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Engr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun, has facilitated the presentation of 500 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to indigent and qualified students across the council area.
The initiative, implemented under the AKOD Education Support (AKOD-ES) Programme, is a key component of the Chairman’s I.K.E.J.A Agenda, which prioritizes education as a foundation for sustainable development and social transformation.
Representation and Message
At the ceremony, the Chairman was ably represented by the Vice Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Abisola Omisore, who conveyed Hon. Balogun’s heartfelt message to the beneficiaries:
“This gesture is not just about providing examination forms; it is an investment in your future and in the future of Ikeja. Under our I.K.E.J.A Agenda, education remains a central pillar because I am convinced that the progress of our community depends largely on the preparedness and excellence of our young people.”
The Chairman urged the beneficiaries to take the opportunity seriously, study diligently, remain focused, and strive for excellence.
“Let your success story be the testimony of what is possible when leadership meets opportunity. Make your families proud. Make Ikeja proud.”
Dignitaries Present
The event witnessed the presence of key council officials, including:
- Comrade Jubril Aliu – Head of Administration and Human Resources (representing the Council Manager)
- Chief Adeniyi Adeniyi – Chief of Staff to the Chairman
- Hon. Tunde Folami – Councillor, Ward E
- Hon. Ganiu Lawal – Councillor, Ward F
- Mr. Femi Ogundele – Head of Department, Education
- Dr. Anita Razak – Head of Department, Budget and Planning
- Mrs. Bailey Olubusola – Head of Department, Legal
- Other dedicated members of staff
Beneficiaries’ Response
Hearing directly from some of the beneficiaries, who expressed gratitude and pledged to excel, further strengthened the Chairman’s resolve to continue investing in the youth.
Part of Broader Educational Agenda
The free JAMB forms initiative complements previous interventions by the Ikeja Local Government administration, including:
- Free GCE forms
- Back-to-school support programmes
- Various youth empowerment schemes
Chairman’s Pledge
“We will not relent in creating pathways for success for our young people. Better Days Are Here.”
About the AKOD Education Support Programme:
The AKOD-ES Programme is the educational intervention arm of Hon. Engr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun’s administration, designed to remove financial barriers to education and empower the next generation of leaders in Ikeja.
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