Ayoko family surprises Oka residents, donates science, computer laboratories to school

The Solomon Agbejimi Ayoko family, has donated a modern science and computer laboratories to African Church Grammar School in Oka-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Speaking at the commissioning on behalf of the family, a philanthropist, Mrs. Bolanle Ayoko-Olabinjo, said the two projects were carried out to invest in young minds, academic excellence and in the future of Oka Akoko.

She said, “We are gathered to commission two significant legacy projects: the Chief Solomon Agbejimi Ayoko Science Laboratory and the Bolanle Funmilayo Ayoko-Olabinjo Computer Laboratory.

“These are not merely buildings made of blocks and cement; they are investments in young minds, in academic excellence, and in the future of Oka Akoko.

“The Science Laboratory, named after my beloved late father, Chief Solomon Agbejimi Ayoko JP, an illustrious educationist.

“The second facility, the Computer Laboratory named after me, also began as a 30-seater ICT centre. But in the spirit of excellence, expansion, and giving our children the best, it has now been transformed into a 100-seater ultra-modern digital hub.

“It is equipped with high-speed internet, laptops, air-conditioning for comfort, a functional staff room, a backup server for uninterrupted power, and a solar power system to ensure uninterrupted learning.

“It is also equipped to serve as a JAMB-accredited CBT Centre, so that our children here in Oka Akoko no longer have to travel long distances to sit for examinations.

“This is the kind of equal-opportunity learning environment that Lagos students enjoy… that London students enjoy… and that Oka Akoko children deserve.

Earlier, the Olubaka of Okaland, Oba (Dr.) Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, OON, applauded the donor for deeming it fit to donate the facilities, stressing that the gesture will further aid learning in the citadel of learning.

Also speaking at the commissioning, a a former student of the school, Amb. Rowland Omowa, extolled the virtues of the family for giving back to the society, stressing that the donation would shore up students performance.

Omowa said, “I’m extremely delighted, over the commissioning of this project, because this school started in 1957 and it has received special face-lift from the Ayoko’s family. This is the beginning of good things to happen.

In his words, the President of Okarufe Cultural Foundation (OCF), Akinrogun Alaba Yusuf called on well meaning Nigerians to emulate the good gesture, while urging the school utilize and maintain the facilities.

However, the Principal of the school, Mr. Aminu Olugbenga, expressed appreciation to the family and urged fomers students to extend hands of magnanimity to the school.