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  Hon. Prince Kazeem Oluwaseun Balogun, in collaboration with KOB Foundation, has launched a "Welcome Back To School Initiative" in 7 different primary schools in Kosofe. The initiative, a laudable "Back To School" Outreach Program, involved the distribution of bags, uniforms, socks and writing materials to underprivileged pupils in the schools. Hundreds of Pupils across the following schools were beneficiaries: Pastor Adegboyega Primary School, Omos Private International School, Chasec Foundation Nursery & Primary School, Balogate Primary School, Asidiq Primary School, Tolulope Primary School, and Trust Kiddies Primary School. The Founder of KOB, Prince Kazeem Balogun, described the initiative as one of the foundation's initiatives of bridging the literacy gap and ensuring education is available to all. He stated other projects of the organization as medical outreaches, and free cash and food relief outreaches.

  As the new school year begins, hundreds of pupils across various primary schools face the challenge of lacking essential school supplies such as exercise books, bags, uniforms, and socks. This situation calls for immediate intervention from the government, NGOs, and concerned individuals. In response, the Special Adviser on Community Affairs to the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Chairman, Hon. Prince Kazeem Oluwaseun Balogun, in collaboration with the KOB Foundation, is stepping in to make a significant impact. The initiative, titled " Welcome Back to School ," will involve the distribution of free school uniforms, exercise books, bags, and socks to hundreds of students across seven primary schools in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area. Prince Kazeem Balogun, who is also the founder of the KOB Foundation, has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the community. Through the foundation, he has provided relief food packages, financial assistance, and organ...

On Monday, in an exciting press briefing, the Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, officially announced the upcoming Ikosi-Isheri-Ketu-Magodo Cultural Carnival. The highly anticipated event, themed “Our Heritage, Our Pride: A Celebration of Culture and Unity", is scheduled to take place on October 26 and 27, 2024. During the announcement, the Mayoress highlighted the significance of the cultural carnival as a platform for celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of the Ikosi-Isheri, Ketu, and Magodo communities. She emphasized that this year’s theme underscores the importance of preserving cultural values while fostering unity among residents. The carnival promises to be a vibrant showcase of traditional performances, music, art, and culinary delights from different cultures within the region. The two-day event will feature activities designed to engage all age groups, including cultural displays, masquerade performances, dance parade, and a market pla...

Hon. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, launched the "Sean Pee & Kids Back to School Program" on Thursday, aimed at supporting students from the Somolu-Bariga constituencies. The initiative brought together pupils from six schools—three in Somolu and three in Bariga—providing essential supplies to help them prepare for the new academic year. The program's key objective was to ease the financial burden on parents while promoting academic success. Students received school bags, water bottles, exercise books, and other necessary stationery to support their educational needs. During his speech, Commissioner Osiyemi highlighted the importance of education and community development, stating, "Today, we invest in the future of our children and our community. Education is the key to unlocking their potential, and I am proud to support these young minds. I urge you all to make the most of this opportunity and strive for excellence in your studies." T...

  Over 1,200 local farmers across Lagos East Senatorial District received fertilizers provided by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to boost food production and security in Nigeria.  The Renewed Hope Agenda on food security programme of the Federal Government is aimed at reducing the rising cost of food, and to boost local food production capacity of the nation.  Senator Tokunbo Abiru, who was represented by the former Honourable Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola, at the distribution exercise in Ikorodu on Tuesday, commended the laudable programme, stressing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was working assiduously to reduce hunger and hardship in the country. He added that the intervention from the President, will complement other supports that Senator Abiru had facilitated to farmers in the district, like the distribution of farms inputs containing fertilizers, seedlings, and herbicides to ove...

In a commendable act of charity, the K.O.B Foundation has organized a free medical outreach program in Ketu, Lagos, focusing on providing cataract surgeries and free reading glasses to underprivileged individuals. The event, which took place at Adekanbi Street, Ketu, attracted over 900 persons across Kosofe LG and environs, many of whom had been living with cataracts for years due to a lack of access to affordable healthcare.  The founder of the foundation, Hon. Kazeem Oluwaseun Balogun, popularly called K.O.B, highlighted the importance of such initiatives in bridging the gap in healthcare access. "Our goal is to ensure that no one is left in the dark due to preventable or treatable conditions like cataracts. This is not the first or second edition of this medical outreach, and we will not relent. We are committed to continuing our efforts to provide free medical services to those who cannot afford them." "Aside conducting medical outreaches, KOB Foundation has also im...