Hon. Justice Okiotodoro Adeda distributing note books to the pupils of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo Ughelli
By Hezekiah Ovedhe
The Honourable Member representing Ughelli North Constituency II, Hon. Barr. Ohwofa Spencer has partnered Hon. Justice Okiotodoro Adeda to donate educational materials to pupils of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo Ughelli North Local Government Area as part of their contributions towards ensuring that basic education is accessible to the pupils irrespective of their backgrounds.
Hon. Barr. Spencer, who was represented by his Legislative Assistant, Pastor Daniel Osiebe during the distribution exercise said:”The purpose of today’s exercise is to encourage the pupils to fully commit themselves to the educational system because, without education, our future and that of the pupils who our Leaders of tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Representative of the Honourable Member representing Ughelli North Constituency II in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Barr. Ohwofa Spencer , Pastor Daniel Osiebe and Hon Justice Okiotodoro Adeda distribuing school bags to pupils of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo, Ughelli
“As a representative of my people in the State House of Assembly, we are committed to playing key roles in improving the educational development of the less privileged in my constituency, hence I partner my brother and friend, Hon Justice Okiotodoro Adeda on this donation.”
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the distribution exercise, Hon Justice Okiotodoro Adeda said:”This programme with the theme: “Supporting Education At The Grassroot Level In Conjunction With Youths In Government: Presentation of Educational Materials To Pupils of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo Ughelli” was organized to encourage the pupils in order for them not to give up on Education. This is because, they are the future leaders.
Representative of Hon. Barr. Ohwofa Spencer , Pastor Daniel Osiebe distributing note books to the pupils of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo, Ughelli
“We can’t continue to wait for the Government to do everything for them, we must sacrifice in our little way to support in moving the society forward. Items we gifted the pupils today include: bags, notebooks, pen, pencils and erasers.
“Over the years, I have been committed towards serving the needy and restoring hope to the hopeless and less privileged in our society. I am therefore encouraging parents and care givers not to give up on their wards, but should try their best to ensure that their children have access to basic education which is the foundation to a brighter future.”
Also speaking in an interview is the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III, who was represented by the Administrative Secretary of the Palace, Prince Onoriode Evans Oharisi. He appreciated Hon. Barr. Ohwofa Spencer and Hon.Justice Okiotodoro Adeda for the gestures.
In his words: “We are here in respect of the distribution of learning materials to the pupils of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo Ughelli, being sponsored by our House of Assembly Member representing Ughelli North Constituency II, Hon. Barr Ohwofa Spencer and Hon Justice Okiotodoro Adeda, former candidate in the 2023 General elections under SDP.
“On behalf of His Royal Majesty, Wilson Ojakovo Oghoghovwe Oharisi III, the Ovie of Ughelli, I appreciate them for what they have just done. This is because they have just encouraged the pupils to work hard. They have made us to understand that, there’s hope for the upcoming generations. I believe if others can emulate them, our educational system will experience speedy and development because our children would be encouraged to learn, “he concluded.
Responding, the Headmistress of Oharisi Model Primary School, Mrs. Oru Cecilia,who was represented by Mrs. Arhovwire Juliana, H.O.D Primary 1-3 of the school, thanked the association for the gesture. She prayed God to give the donors more grace to continue to do good for humanity.
Representative of Hon.Barr. Ohwofa Spencer , Pastor Daniel Osiebe and Hon.Justice Okiotodoro Adeda with HODs of Oharisi Model Primary School, Otovwodo, Ughelli
Her words: “On behalf of the school and the pupils, I thank the Honourable Member representing Ughelli North Constituency II in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Barr. Ohwofa Spencer and Hon. Justice Okiotodoro Adeda for supporting the educational advancement of our children with learning materials.I thank them for the donation and I promise to ensure that the materials will be used judiciously for the purpose intended,” She said.