During the presentation of furniture to the Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School in Akinale, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday, the CEO of Olatunde Prestige and Belzaleel Manufacturing Ltd, Pastor Babatunde Ebidero, encouraged businesses to increase their investment in the education sector.

Ebidero stressed the significance of investing in education for the future, emphasizing that businesses would greatly benefit from supporting individuals with the potential to positively impact their organizations and society as a whole through their education.

The entrepreneur emphasized the importance of not solely relying on the government for everything, highlighting the need for individuals to also play their part in supporting government initiatives.

He clarified that the donation was a demonstration of his company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and a gesture of solidarity with the residents of his host community.

Ebidero said, “This kind gesture is a way to identify with the development of the community that has hosted our company for years, and why not do something to provide them with modern chairs and tables, which we manufacture in our company?

“One thing that I have observed is that the yawning gap we have in terms of social amenities is because we have heaped too much on the government’s shoulders.

“I think the corporate organisations can do more; yes, they are doing it but they can do more. We must team up with the government and see how to make society better, especially in the area of investment in education, which is the biggest investment for the future of any society. After all, there are many research projects today being funded by corporate organisations.”

Ganiyu Lasisi, the Chairman of the School Based Management Committee at the primary school, expressed his gratitude to Ebidero for assisting in providing chairs and tables for the students and teachers.

Nevertheless, he appealed to the state government to assist in supplying additional teachers, noting that the school currently only had two teachers provided by the government, with parents taking on the responsibility of others who help in educating the children.

He also made a plea to the government to aid in providing toilet and water facilities, along with fencing the school compound to improve its security.

Mrs. Evlyn Davies, the head-teacher of the institution, expressed her profound appreciation to Ebidero and his  spouse, as well as the management of the furniture-making company, for their esteemed decision to collaborate with the state government in the endeavor of creating a conducive learning environment for the students.

She solemnly pledged that the  furniture will be meticulously maintained and utilized to its fullest potential. Furthermore, she seized this opportune moment to extend a heartfelt invitation to other corporate organizations and individuals who possess a philanthropic spirit to join hands with the  Governor Dapo Abiodun’s  administration in the pursuit of enhancing the education sector.