The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, flanked by Yeye Akogun Omolara Oyewumi, the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, Osun State PDP Chairman Hon. Sunday Bisi, and Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Governing Board Chairman and Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Professor Abiodun Wale Oladipo, celebrated a special day today by commissioning a newly reconstructed educational facility consisting of six blocks of 18 classrooms, a library, halls, a laboratory, staff rooms, a principal's office, and a motorized borehole at St. David Anglican Grammar School, Ode Omu. Additionally, there was construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, a borehole, toilets, and a generator at Community High School, Odeyinka, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government, a project facilitated by Senator Lere Oyewumi.
Osun PDP Chairman Hon. Sunday, in his address during the commissioning ceremony, emphasized the importance of education as a cornerstone for individual and societal development. He stated that the project was part of Senator Lere Oyewumi's commitment to providing quality education for the children of his district. He also highlighted the importance of providing modern and conducive learning environments for students.
"In his speech, Senator Lere Oyewumi said, 'Education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for our children. This project is a testament to our commitment to providing quality education for the children of Ode Omu and the entire district. We believe that by investing in education, we are investing in the future of our nation.'"
The Principals of St. David Anglican Grammar School, Ode Omu, and Community High School, Odeyinka, Ikire, expressed their gratitude to Senator Oyewumi for his generous contribution to the schools. They stated that the new facilities would greatly enhance the learning experience for students and provide them with access to modern educational resources. "We are deeply grateful to Senator Oyewumi for his support," the Principals said. "This new facility will provide our students with a conducive learning environment and access to modern resources that will help them excel academically."
The commissioning ceremony was attended by students, teachers, parents, community leaders, the Osun State PDP Working Committee, Hon. Adesoye Oyetunde, Osun West Senatorial Chairman, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Barrister Dosu, House of Assembly, Irewole/Isokan State Constituency, Hon. Biola Ibrahim Inaolaji, Commissioner for Energy, Hon. Festus Ademola Adeyemo, MHR Hon. Lukman Mudashiru L & K, Hon. Oladebo, Commissioner for Land, Hon. George Alabi, Hon. Commissioner for Tourism, Hon. Fafa Abiodun, Oluomo Oladoyin Abiodun, SSA to the Governor of Osun State on Federal Matters, and other dignitaries. The event was filled with joy and celebration as the community expressed their appreciation for Senator Oyewumi's commitment to improving education in the district.
The commissioning of the new facility at St. David Anglican Grammar School and Community High School, Odeyinka, Ikire, is a significant milestone in the development of education in Ode Omu and the entire district. It is a testament to the commitment of Senator Lere Oyewumi to providing quality education for the children of his constituents.