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Schools
By Modupe Seriboh
Ibadan, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) As part of activities marking its 30th anniversary, a private school in Ibadan, The Vine Schools, on Friday donated books and other learning materials to a public primary school.
The Executive Director of the schools, Mrs Abiodun Philips, said that the gesture was to give back to the society after the institution has had a fulfilled 30 years of existence.
“It is a way for the institution to give back to a community that has supported us; although we are a private institution, we are all bound as one in the education sector.,’’ she said.
She called on philanthropists and other well meaning individuals to complement government’s efforts by assisting public schools in the areas of books and learning materials .
The headmistress of the benefitting People’s Primary School on Ring Road, Ibadan, Mrs Janet Jaiyeola, expressed joy at the gesture.
Jaiyeola said that the gesture would go a long way in assisting pupils who could not afford to buy some of the books donated.
“We are very much happy with this gesture and we pray that the schools will continue to grow and accomplish the mission they have set for themselves.
“The Vine Schools have done what Jesus instructed us to do; to care for others and we in the people’s schools appreciate this gesture,” she said.(NAN)
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(Edited by Mufutau Ojo)