Dullar urges parents to prioritize education, distributes Back-to-School materials to pupils

In a move to support grassroots education and promote academic readiness ahead of the new school term, the immediate past Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu (‘Dullar’), has called on parents and guardians to place high priority on the education of their children.

Hon. Dullar made this call during a Back-to-School Outreach Programme held on Thursday at his Shipeolu Office, where he distributed hundreds of school kits and educational materials to primary school pupils across the 18 wards in Somolu/Bariga Federal constituency.

The distributed items included school bags, exercise books, and writing materials, among other essentials, aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents and encouraging school attendance.

While addressing the gathering, which included parents, teachers, community leaders, and education officials, Dullar emphasized the role of education as the foundation of any prosperous society.

“As a parent, leader, and advocate for youth development, I believe that education is the greatest investment we can make in our children’s future. We must not allow economic challenges to deny our children access to quality education,” he said.

He further urged parents to be proactive in monitoring their children’s academic progress and to collaborate more with teachers and school authorities in order to achieve the set goals..

According to him, the future of Somolu and Nigeria at large depends heavily on an educated, enlightened, and responsible generation.

Though no longer in office, Hon. Dullar reiterated his continued commitment to the educational advancement of Somolu youth highlighting several education-focused initiatives launched during his administration, including scholarship schemes, school infrastructure upgrades, and support for teachers.

“This is not about holding office; it’s about holding on to our responsibility to the people. Education was a top priority during my administration, and it will remain a cause I champion for the rest of my life,” he stated.

Parents and beneficiaries at the event expressed gratitude for the timely support. Mrs. Folake Ogunyemi, a mother of three, praised the initiative, saying, “These materials are a big relief. With the cost of living rising, it’s comforting to know that some leaders still remember the needs of the people.”

Teachers and school heads also lauded the gesture, describing it as a morale booster for students returning to school.

“This initiative will not only ease the financial pressure on parents but will also motivate our pupils to return to school with enthusiasm,” said Mr. Adebayo Jubril, a teacher in the local government.

The event concluded with group photographs and a symbolic presentation of school kits to selected pupils.

Hon. Dullar promised to continue advocating for better funding and policies to strengthen public education, especially at the local level.

This gesture stands as a timely reminder of the importance of communal effort in building a more educated and empowered society as schools resume for the new academic session.