Free Education Will Reduce Poverty, Says Child-Rights Advocate

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March 18, 2024

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Free Education Will Reduce Poverty, Says Child-Rights Advocate—-A U.S.-based child right and abuse advocate, Atim Tolbert, has called on the Government to provide free basic education for all children across schools in every state, especially in under-developed Communities.

She made the call on Monday, during a virtual meeting, organised by the Reach out Africa Charity Initiative (ROACI), a Non-Govermental Organisation,

Tolbert, who is also a domestic violence expert, said that education is the bedrock of every nation capable of plugging poverty gaps and giving equal opportunities to children across every group and strata

“Education is paramount in closing poverty gaps and a plug for social capital development. With free education, there is equal opportunities for every child which brings about togetherness and a peaceful co-existence.

“This automatically means all children have the same opportunities and the poverty cycles in most families in Nigeria will drastically be reduced,” she added.

She further stressed that if children can be given quality education in their formative stages, the society no longer needs to worry about societal vices like banditry, armed robbery and internet crimes.

“Am speaking from experience in my time, the then Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, gave us free education. We didn’t have to worry about anything; we also had food in school, everything was provided, you just go and learn.

“If we set them up in their early stages, we would have positively empowered them to channel their knowledge into good quality lifestyles and moral standards.

“Then again, when kids are not in school, it opens the door for exploitation, for sex trafficking in underage girls, early/forced marriages, extremist groups, and social instability breeding societal unrest .

“I urge the Government to look into some policies that would correct menaces surrounding our children. Nigeria is our country and we need to come back home,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was held ahead of the United for change summit.

The Summit themed “Unite for Change”, will hold in Lagos and Abuja, designed to serve as a bridge to continents, uniting global influencers to address pressing societal issues in Nigeria.

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Alpha Morgan Bank Reinforces Commitment to Education at Redeemer’s University Business School Commissioning

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April 7, 2026

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Alpha Morgan Bank Reinforces Commitment to Education at Redeemer’s University Business School Commissioning

Alpha Morgan Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to education and institutional development through its support for the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Business School.

The Business School was officially inaugurated by Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, at the commissioning ceremony attended by distinguished guests including Her Excellency, Mrs. Bola Obasanjo; the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Redeemers University, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; the Vice Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele; and other notable dignitaries.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Alpha Morgan Bank reiterated the Bank’s commitment to supporting institutions that drive intellectual growth and national development.

As part of its broader focus on knowledge sharing and thought leadership, Alpha Morgan Bank will host its Economic Review Webinar in May 2026, bringing together experts to share insights on key economic trends and opportunities.

The Bank’s involvement reflects its continued dedication to empowering institutions and shaping the future of business and leadership in Nigeria.

Read more about Alpha Morgan Bank on www.alphamorganbank.com

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Panic as Four-Storey School Building Collapses in Ogba Area of Lagos

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March 9, 2026

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Panic as Four-Storey School Building Collapses in Ogba Area of Lagos—-A major tragedy was averted in Lagos State on Monday when a four-storey building housing a school collapsed minutes after students and workers left the premises.

Tribune Online gathered that the incident occurred around 12 noon at 11 Adudatu Street, behind County Hospital in the Aguda area of Ogba, housing Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College.

It was gathered that a man in the vicinity raised the alarm that the building was showing signs of distress and was unsafe for people to occupy it.

“That was how students and teachers hurriedly exited the building,” an eyewitness account said, adding that.

“Shortly thereafter, the building collapsed.”

It was gathered that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services later mobilised to the scene to secure the area and restrict access to the collapsed structure.

Also, Tribune Online further learnt that part of the collapsed building, which is being used for residential purposes, remained standing beside the collapsed portion.

Reacting to the incident, the Head of Public Affairs unit of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Kayode Sutton, told Nigerian Tribune that the ministry had dispatched a team to the scene to ascertain the situation and cause of the incident.

He said further comment could only be provided after the fact-finding team submitted its findings

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