Obasa gifts 500 public school students N50m ahead of birthday

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Monday, announced an unconditional cash gift of ₦100,000 each for 500 public primary and secondary school students drawn from the six education districts in the state.

Obasa announced the ₦50 million financial intervention during a high-octane children’s engagement and pre-birthday event held at the Assembly complex, ahead of his birthday on November 11.

Addressing the hundreds of enthusiastic students, Obasa noted that the cash support was deliberately designed to remove financial bottlenecks for parents of public school students.

“Our presence here today is more than just a celebration; it is a calculated investment for the future,” the Speaker declared.

Obasa added “I want this token to serve as a catalyst for your dreams, to help ease your educational expenses, and to motivate you toward academic excellence.”

Reflecting on his personal path to leadership, Obasa urged the youths to build an unshakeable reading culture and avoid negative societal pressures.

The Speaker further utilised the platform to mount a strong campaign against social vices, warning the students to say a resolute “no” to cultism, drugs, and criminal associations.

Officials from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) at the gathering praised the Speaker’s unique approach to birthday festivities, noting that channelling resources directly to indigent public school students sets a laudable benchmark for public officeholders in Nigeria.