By, Olawale Ogunbusola

 

The Director general of Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), Tilewa Folami has called young children to have sound education for self fulfilment.

He stated this during the Catch Them Young Initiative Campaign held at St Luke’s Demonstration Basic School, Molete, Ibadan on Thursday.

Mr. Tilewa while addressing the pupils of his alma mata highlighted the significance of sound education in any developed societies, said this has enabled continued progress all round in them.

He added that young pupils should give everything it takes to have education, and never to believe the wrong slogan’ Education is a scam’.

A respected Engineer and practising lawyer said his educational attainment has qualified him to serve as one of the appointees of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.

” I am an engineer, and a practising lawyer. Today, I am with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde as a director general Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA). Will I have had the opportunity to serve if I am not educated?”, he said.

DG OYSIPPA who encouraged the young children to face their studies, without minding their parental background, said focus, dedication, and commitment are an onion of greatness in life.

” I am happy today to return here after many years. All I wish these pupils is greatness. I can see them rule this state and their respective society.”, he added.

In their various contributions, Education Secretary, Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. James Oyebamiji and Head Teacher, St. Luke’s Demonstration Basic School, Molete, Mrs. Victoria Opadotun expressed their delight and enthusiasm in the laudable historic initiative, called other excelled public office holders in Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria to return to their various elementary schools towards encouraging young pupils for better future and talents hunt.

Earlier , the Chief Co-ordinator, Catch Them Young Initiative and Bright Lens Media Network, Mrs. Ayodeni Aluko appreciated the teachers for their optimum efforts on the pupils, describing them best performing since the launch of the initiative.

She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting education development from the elementary as this will enable talent hunt, character redefinition for a competitive future.

Meanwhile, the initiative inaugurated various clubs and co-ordinators including Adetunji Israel ( Security), Ogundana Taiwo ( Health) Oyekunle Gabriel, (JETS), Adebayo Dorcas (Environment), Adebesin Ireoluwa (PRESS); Oladipupo Emmanuel (Literary & Debating Club), with plenty educational prizes and cash gifts to teachers.