In honor of International Literacy Day 2024, the Lagos Metropolitan Lions Club and Ikeja Lions Club have coordinated a charitable event at Anifowose Primary School scheduled for Friday. This initiative involved the distribution of complimentary exercise books and stationery, alongside a tree-planting project on the school grounds. 

The event's objective was to enhance educational resources for students, providing 2,000 exercise books to children from kindergarten to primary six. Additionally, over 3,000 assorted writing materials were distributed to teachers, along with two pairs of socks as part of the “Back to School” initiative. 

A medical team was also present to assess the blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and stress levels of the teachers, thereby supporting both students and educators. Lion Victor Aylor, President of the Lagos Metropolitan Lions Club, elaborated on the project's motivations. 


“We conducted a needs assessment and discovered that many students at Anifowose Primary School lack essential writing materials. Some students do not even possess socks and shoes, and teachers are also in need of stationery supplies,” he remarked. 

He emphasized the significance of enhancing the school environment, stating, “We recognized the need for trees in the area, prompting us to engage in tree planting. Additionally, we brought our medical team to monitor the blood sugar, blood pressure, and stress levels of the teachers, ensuring they also benefit from our outreach.” 

The Charter President, Lion Franklin Udah, articulated the event's primary goal. “The purpose of celebrating World Literacy Day is to motivate children to return to school for the new academic year. Our aim is to bring joy to the children,” he expressed.