In an initiative to promote a reading habit among students and assist those in need, a nonprofit organization named Hey Sissy has gifted collections of English and Math textbooks along with several literary works to pupils attending Junior Secondary School in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja.
During an interview with Tribune Online at the book launch event, the founder of Hey Sissy, Miss Taiye Adesewa Oyinloye, stated that one of the organization’s primary principles is promoting education as a means to provide opportunities for underprivileged students facing difficulties in their studies because they cannot afford the necessary expenses.
She mentioned that over the past eighteen months, the organization has undertaken significant community development initiatives across more than fifteen states. These efforts have included projects at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Abuja as well as various schools within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kwara, and Lagos states.
Hey Sissy emphasizes education, and last year, we went to this school for a leadership workshop where we also provided sanitary pads. Afterward, I felt compelled to return and contribute more to the school. Upon my visit, I inquired about items lacking among the students and found out that many lack textbooks to study from.
So, Hey Sissy opted to donate 100 academic textbooks. The donations included mathematics texts, English language texts, and four distinct literary works. These were distributed among 60 students. This makes me feel wonderful; it’s incredibly fulfilling as such endeavors aren’t simple. Initially, I attempted collaboration, which proved unsuccessful, leading me to resort to crowdfunding to bring this initiative to fruition. Even though I fell short of my funding goal, I am content knowing that we managed to play our part in shaping the futures of these kids.
In roughly one and a half years, we’ve made a significant impact on over 1,200 females and expanded our reach to include more than 340 community members from across 15 states in Nigeria. Our efforts have included several key community improvement initiatives. One notable project involved donating 600 packets of sanitary pads to over 500 girls and women at both an internally displaced persons camp in Durumi, Abuja, and Government Day Secondary School in Danialu, Ilorin, located in Kwara State.
“Last year, during the International Day of the Girl Child, we conducted leadership workshops at Junior Secondary School in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, as well as at Anglican Girls Grammar School in Surulere, Lagos. Approximately 200 girls participated in these initiatives. Today, we are engaged in providing books for junior secondary school students. Our commitment remains steadfast—to make a positive difference in the lives of our girls and young women,” stated Miss Oyinloye to Tribune Online.
Dr. Eke Iheukwumere Clarice, the principal at JSS Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, pledged that the institution would ensure optimal utilization of the books via the educators for the benefit of the pupils. She further emphasized that this initiative would foster a stronger reading habit amongst the students as well.
She expressed, “I would like to extend my gratitude for the books contributed to our school. These donations will certainly benefit those who lacked proper textbooks. The recipients will surely make great use of these resources. Our thanks go out to you all. May your efforts meet with success. Let’s hope that the Almighty continues to lead each one of us.”
We’ll guarantee their proper utilization of the books. Given that the books are under our care and the teachers are present, we will provide these resources for teaching purposes and also ensure that the students utilize them effectively, making the books feel like personal possessions.
The current economic climate has impacted our reading habits, exacerbating this issue. A significant number of individuals find themselves unable to purchase books due to their high cost. This is precisely why we appreciate the contribution from the NGO that provided these books. It’s essential for educators to utilize them effectively by ensuring classroom instruction and student engagement occur as intended.
An SSS 2 student named Praise John, speaking with Tribune Online, expressed gratitude to the NGO for reaching out to their institution. They mentioned that these books will encourage both reading and thorough studying, ultimately helping students excel in their exams.
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