REVIVING RURAL EDUCATION
In our attempt to reviving and improving the quality of education at the grassroots level, we launched an Annual 2-Day New Year Education Fest. The theme for the maiden edition was “REVIVING RURAL EDUCATION” which held on December 21 & 22 2021 at Ipokia, Ogun State. The Fest featured four exercises, namely; quiz, debate, essay, and newscasting competitions among secondary school students and undergraduates in Ipokia. The Fest was graced by Ambassador Isiaka Adesola Abolurin as the Chairman of the Event. Also in attendance were: Mr. Makinde Oluseye, a psychiatrist and therapist from Psychiatric Hospital Aro Abeokuta, Mr. Mewhenu Hosu, the Vice-Principal of Lagos State University International School, Miss. Simiat Abaru, an award winning Broadcast Journalist from OGTV, Abeokuta and Mr. Mautin Deji, an architect and the Chairman of Ipokia Youths Forum as guest speakers. The Event was also attended by several other persons.
In addition to the four exercises, the Fest also featured a public lecture. The topics of
discourse included:
- Reviving Education in Ipokia: Challenges and the Way Forward.
- Mental Health: the Cause of Suicide among the Youths.
- Cultism in Nigeria Schools, and
- Building relationship/connections in school.
The Fest was not only educative and informative; it was also entertaining as it was packed with a Christmas Carol, musical display of talent, mock news, recitation of poems, etc. Awards and Prizes were presented to the wining schools and students in each category of the competition. An award of Special Recognition was presented to Ambassador Abolurin for his contributions to the growth of Ipokia, Nigeria and the world at large.
