The Stellar Initiative (TSI), a non-governmental organization, has concluded plans to give five million pieces of stationary to pupils in disadvantaged communities in Kogi, Kano, Edo, Enugu and other states.
Lead Volunteer and Founder of TSI, Precious Eniayekan, said through its ‘Book Tour and Movie Show’ project the organization will educate one million pupils on drug abuse, bullying, self-esteem among others.
Eniayekan emphasised that the project would positively impact pupils in low-income communities.
“Studies according to UNICEF have shown that one in every five of the world’s out-of-school children is in Nigeria. This to us means that there is need for an urgent intervention in the education sector. Every Nigerian child deserves the right to quality education, irrespective of their financial capacities or geographical locations.
“Sadly, many communities continue to degrade due to several blue factors, ranging from economic downturn to financial instability, to lack of security and lots more. Raising children in communities like this, without proper care, will not only hurt the child, but ultimately deprive Nigeria of building a sustainable nation. It is therefore important to pay closer attention to how children are raised in disadvantaged communities.
“Having launched this project at Ijero Baptist Primary School, Ebutte Meta, and received positive feedback, we believe that expanding our reach to other regions is a step in the right direction towards instilling the kinds of character, beliefs, and support every child should have,” she said.
The Stellar Initiative is a non-profit organisation committed to the welfare, development and growth of children in rural communities.
