Due to the alarming rate of pupils and students not able to go to school especially in the riverine communities occasioned by the lack of basic resources and funds from parents, a non-governmental organisation, Eric Igban Foundation, has taken it upon itself to assist indigent students from the communities to go back to school as well as enhance their studies.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr. Andrew Omagbemi Igban, said this year’s 2020 programme, which is its fifth edition, is geared towards educational uplifting in various communities, adding that education remains the greatest legacy people can live behind for the future generations.

Dr. Igban noted that the programme activities of the Foundation is a yearly thing, disclosing that last year, which is the fifth edition, witnessed leadership seminar and health awareness campaign where lots of individuals, old and young, were tested and given medications and health advise by professionals on any sickness diagnosed in their body.

The Foundation CEO revealed that it is in honour of late Engr. Eric Igban, stressing that they will give to the participants during the course of the program, lots of educational materials ranging from school bags, books, sandals, mathematical sets and reading lamps. Assuring that the materials will be distributed across communities to enable and encourage the youths to stay focused and study hard to become great men and women of their dreams.

The Eric Igban Foundation boss presented an award of excellence to the Olu of Warri, Oguame Ikenwoli, in appreciation for his commitment, support and dedication service to Warri Kingdom.

Dr. Igban reeled out some successes of the foundation to include training of some youths in skill acquisition to include 16 skillful students at Egbokodo Multipurpose Training Centre in Warri, sponsoring of some students into universities, training of youths at Lagos, entrepreneurship, training on solar installation among others.

He appealed for more support from cooperate bodies and individuals in order to increase their reach out to the less privilege people in riverine communities in Nigeria irrespective of tribe religion and background.

While commending the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, for being a mentor and a father towards the foundation, Dr. Igban stated that the fifth edition of the event which commences Monday November 9, 2020 at Ugborodo and Gbaramatu communities in Warri South West LGA Delta State will feature selection of qualified students for scholarship and further skill acquisition training support.