For quite a while, an Ilorin Based Real Estate Agency; Quick Access Macro and Micro Limited, has been empowering students of various education levels with cash awards.
The agency, on Friday, moved to the popular St Anthony Secondary school, located along Offa road, Ilorin, to surprise students who have done well in their academics with N100,000 each.
Quick Access bestowed cash price awards of 100,000 each on three best students in mathematics, Basic Technology and Business Study.
Speaking with this medium, the CEO of the Quick Access, Mr. Yinka Bolatito Ojo who was represented by the company’s Chief Operating office (COO), Mrs. Adeola Bolanle Ojo, revealed the need for individuals to support government and ensure that the education system in the country is improved.
According to her, the company’s CEO has once benefited from the Federal Government scholarship which enabled him to graduate from the University in 2002, saying he’s trying to reciprocate the gesture back.
The COO stressed further that the challenge education section is facing in Nigeria cannot be addressed by a single person but a collaborative efforts that requires adequate deliberation on a round table.
She said the society becomes a terrible place when children get it wrong from their elementary stage, emphasing that Quick Access is trying to lay a strong foundation for the children to survive and excel in life.
“If this children can get it right, success is sure for them in their future, we’re trying to encourage them that education pays and that they should try and do well.” she said.
She also claim that the gesture will not stop at St. Anthony school but continue even to other institutions saying it’s a project Quick Access has embarked upon with a view to better the lives of many.
On his part, Comrade Abdulrauf Asude, the Education Secretary, Ilorin East, commended the state Governor, Mallam Abdulrasaq Abdulrahman for investing in education through various programmes he has initiated.
He therefore called on private individuals to take a clue from Quick Access and sponsor education of children who are financially challenged.
The Principal of St. Antony, Mrs Olarewaju Comfort Tayo, appreciated Quick Access for chosing her school to benefit the rare gesture, promising that she will continue to ensure that the students get the best education.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Segun Erika, Head Site Management and acquisition, expressed gratitude to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq and his deputy, Kayode Alabi, for fostering a business-friendly environment in Kwara State.