BrightHouse Academy, a flagship initiative of the Oladele Oyelola Foundation, represents a legacy project aimed at transforming education in Okun land.
The school will officially start on Monday 16, September 2024.
The Foundation recently finalized the construction of key infrastructure for the establishment of BrightHouse Academy in Ayetoro-Gbede, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State.
Collaborating with renowned international consultants, the Academy boasts state-of-the-art educational facilities designed to meet the demands of 21st-century learning.
Situated on a sprawling five-hectare expanse of land, the Academy is primed for future expansions to accommodate its vision of providing tuition-free, integrated foundational education.
It will cater to Nursery, Primary, Secondary, and technical education, emphasizing quality and competence-based learning for underprivileged students across Okun land. Upon full operation, the school aims to enroll approximately 2,000 students spanning these educational tiers.
The Oladele Oyelola Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, focuses on Education, Healthcare, and Youth & Women empowerment.
Since its inception in 2007, the Foundation has been dedicated to offering young individuals the opportunity to realize their aspirations. Echoing the sentiments of Nelson Mandela, the Foundation believes in the transformative power of education as a tool to combat poverty and foster independence in Okun land.
Over the years, the Foundation has successfully executed numerous projects in various educational institutions, including Community High School in Ayetoro-Gbede, Iyah-Gbede Primary School, and Ansarudeen Primary School in Ayegunle-Gbede.
Additionally, the Foundation spearheaded the renovation of General Hospital in Ayetoro-Gbede and granted scholarships to numerous financially challenged students at secondary and post-secondary levels.
Reactions
Citizens of the community have expressed their delight and appreciation at this development which is seen as second to none in that part of the country.
A Former commissioner of Agriculture in Kogi State, Zacchaeus Atte, while reacting to this development said: “Please join me in rejoicing with our community upon the launch of BrightHouse Academy. It is a fabulous work of charity by the Oladele Oyelola Foundation to uplift the quality of educational opportunities available to our children, for free.”
He expressed his heartfelt congratulations and deepest appreciation for the launch of BrightHouse Academy in Aiyetoro Gbede, Kogi state, stating further that this selfless initiative is a testament to Oladele Oyelola’s commitment to uplifting the quality of education in Okun land.
“By providing free access to quality education, you are empowering future generations to break the cycle of poverty and foster independence. Your belief in the transformative power of education is inspiring, and we commend your tireless efforts. We celebrate this milestone achievement and look forward to the positive impact Brighthouse Academy will have on our community. Thank you for your generosity and dedication.”
Also expressing his appreciation for the infrastructure, Deolu Ireyomi, President, Ayetoro Global Network, described the initiative as a fabulous work of charity by the Oladele Oyelola Foundation to uplift the quality of educational opportunities available to our children, for free.
While, Mr. Paul Ibidun another citizen of the community, summed up the whole initiative like this: “This is yet another significant milestone achievement in a bouquet of several others all specially fashioned to drive impactful contribution to the actualization of quality life in diverse spaces for our community people.
The focus on early childhood education this time around underscores the depth of research, thoroughness, and intentionality in targeting the fulcrum around which human long-term development revolves – Education.
May the Lord grant you long life and every pertinent resource to bring to fruition the vision, aims, and objectives of this bold and laudable initiative. Congratulations to Brighthouse Academy”