On 27th of July, David Development Foundation for Women and Children made a historical visit to Efiom Community Secondary school, Ipoya, Ogege, Benue State. The Foundation was welcomed by the principal of the school and we made known our aims and objectives for visiting his school which is to extend our charity work down to rural communities in Benue State.
During our interactions with the principal, he was briefed about what our Foundation entails and he was also informed about our scholarship Scheme for secondary school and undergraduate students ,Career mentoring programme which is aimed at helping students make informed decision about their career and David award for excellent performing students across all classes. The principal embraced the ideas and gave us the opportunity to interact with his students. The students were enlightened on the importance of Health, Education and Entrepreneurship.
HEALTH
Dr. Peter admonished the students to take their health seriously by eating good food , resting after school, wearing of clean uniforms, drinking clean and safe water , avoid smoking, avoid use of elicited drugs and misuse of antibiotics which has culminated global antimicrobial resistance.
EDUCATION
The foundation made known their intention to support underprivileged students in paying their school fees and offer necessary assistance in ensuring students are successful in their Education. Students within this localities tend to stop furthering their studies after attaining their o level result as a result of financial constraints and other circumstances surrounding rural communities. This is mostly common among the female folks and as a result, our team decided to encourage them to embrace education as that is the only way they can be useful to themselves and the society .
The students were encouraged to take advantage of what they have and not be discourage by the poor condition of their learning environment. The female peers were also encouraged to remain focused on their education and shun exam malpractice.
They were made aware that women are doing well globally and they too can do excentlly well if given equal opportunity with their male counterpart.
The female students were encouraged to get female role model like Mrs. Ngozi Okunjo Iweala and Mrs. Obi Ezekwesili who are making Nigerian women proud globally.
Students were advised to shun unwanted pregnancy as this can serve as an obstacle to their Education.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
They were encouraged to venture into Entrepreneurship and get themselves acquainted with the digital world as that is the only way they can be self-reliant , students were advised to take advantage of the diversifying agricultural system and engage more in agricultural production especially in the livestock industries such as poultry farming, fish farming , piggery etc. They were also advised to learn a skill while they are in school such as tailoring, hair dressing , bead making , Art work etc .
Rooms were given for questions and answers and they were addressed appropriately.
The principal thanked the Foundation for imparting immensely on the students and also solicited for their continual supports in ensuring their school get some of the basic tools needed by students to enhance easy learning.
