… Donates fully equipped building
Chairman of SIFAX Group, Taiwo Afolabi has reaffirmed his commitment to community development with a strategic move to create a conducive teaching and learning environment for students in the education sector.
Afolabi will through the donation of a fully equipped building to his alma mater, Baptist Grammar School, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State, create a space where future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers will be shaped, influenced and developed.
The building features a mini-conference room, staff toilets, a Home Economics laboratory, and an accommodation facility for corps members deployed to the school.
Speaking at the commissioning of the facility in Oyo State, Taiwo Afolabi, represented by Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, group coordinating director, said the vision behind the donation is to give back and invest in the next generation.
Eniola-Jegede said the facility will serve as a place where students can explore, learn, and re-learn. More importantly, it is a space where students will build confidence to dream big and aspire for a brighter future.
She said the SIFAX boss’s commitment to the project is not just about bricks and mortar; it is about hope and impact, about ensuring that no child feels limited by their circumstances.
According to her, the project is about giving back to a community that instilled so much in Afolabi and many others, it is about doing his part to create a ripple effect of positive change.
“I firmly believe that education is the bedrock of any prosperous society. Every great society is built on the dreams and aspirations of young people dreams that need nurturing and a conducive environment to blossom. A conducive learning environment is not a luxury; it is a necessity,” she said.
Eyitayo Alade Bamidele, principal of Baptist Grammar School Idi-Ishin said that the donation was a timely gesture, further describing it as a “utility building.”.
He lauded the donor and SIFAX Group for their support and responsiveness during the project.
On her part, Jaiyeola Lewis, President of the Baptist Grammar School Idi-Ishin Old Students Association, commended the development, while encouraging alumni to remain committed to improving the state of the learning facilities in their alma mater.
“Well, we know that government efforts are commendable but we do understand that the government cannot do it alone”, she added.
The building is expected to be fully operational immediately, and additional support is planned to ensure its maintenance and utilisation.
This initiative aligns with SIFAX Group’s commitment to community development and social responsibility, reinforcing its dedication to creating a sustainable impact in education and beyond.
Members of the Baptist Grammar School Idi-Ishin Old Students Association (BAGOSA), teaching and non-teaching staff, representatives from the Oyo State Ministry of Education, students, and a delegation from SIFAX Group were present at the commissioning ceremony.
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