Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, through its Nigeria team, partnered with Whitefield Foundation to deliver over 650 textbooks to two schools – Wesley Girls Secondary School and Ladilak Institute Primary School in Lagos.
The initiative went beyond books as new bookshelves were purchased and old ones repaired, notebooks were also distributed to students, and school bags were given to prefects at the primary school.
The team is also committed to continuous training sessions for school staff on proper library management and use.
According to UNICEF, 18.3 million Nigerian children are currently out of school – the highest number globally.
Even for those in classrooms, 74 percent of children aged 7-14 lack basic reading and math skills. This makes access to quality learning materials urgent, not optional.
On handover day, the team organised a career talk, bringing in Deborah Ayinla, a final year law student, Tobi Lateef, a 300-level Business Administration student (University of Lagos), and Inioluwa Olukuade, a graduate of Mass Communication from Babcock University and current youth corps member, to speak directly to students about the value of quality education.
The engagement reflects a broader commitment to not just provide resources, but to invest in the long-term development of these schools and their students.
Jegede, principal of Wesley Girls Secondary School, and Abraham Elizabeth, head teacher of Ladilak Institute Primary School, thanked Infobip and Whitefield Foundation for the initiative.
“Education is the best gift we could give, especially in this season,” said Isaac Akanni, speaking on behalf of Infobip at the handover ceremony.
He encouraged students to embrace knowledge as the only true catalyst for reaching their goals in life.
Funmi Johnson, executive director of Whitefield Foundation, noted that the project aligned with their organisational vision and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to implement it.
Other notable members of the team in attendance included Tony Jonah from Infobip and Olutayo Olufemi-Fadipe from Whitefield Foundation.