At least 5,000 pupils from remote communities in Oyo State have benefited from the federal government’s BAT-STEM initiative, which is part of the government’s effort to promote inclusivity across all levels of society.
This was announced during the recent official launch of the program by Moremi Ojudu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (Southwest).
Ojudu emphasized that the initiative is in line with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to empower grassroots communities through education and essential interventions.
The three-day educational outreach program, organized by the Presidential Community Engagement Office (South-West), is part of the federal government’s BAT-STEM (Scholarship, Training, Education, Mentorship) project, designed to provide vital school supplies and scholarships to students in various communities.
On the first day of the outreach, the team visited several schools, including Nomadic School in Owode, Lanlate; St. Michael Cherubim & Seraphim Primary School in Eruwa; Anwar-ul-Islam Primary School in Eruwa; and Baptist Primary School in Maya, Lanlate. During this visit, over 50,000 exercise books, 1,000 school bags, 100 white marker boards, sandals, socks, math sets, and other essential materials were distributed.
A notable moment was the visit to Eruwa Special Basic School, where students with special needs received back-to-school supplies.
The second day saw the outreach move to schools in the Oriire and Ogo-Oluwa local government areas, where students at Tewure Grammar School, Ajinapa Community Grammar School, and Oloya Community Primary School also received back-to-school items and scholarships.
Additional scholarships were awarded at Community High School in Iwo Ate and Baptist Grammar School in Ajaawa.
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One scholarship recipient from Baptist Grammar School expressed gratitude, stating, “This scholarship is a blessing. It has given me hope for a brighter future.”
The program awarded 100 scholarships, each worth ₦50,000, providing essential financial support to help students remain in school and cover upcoming examination costs.
Moreover, food items were distributed to teachers and community members, further extending the initiative’s support beyond education.
The BAT-STEM project aims to bridge educational gaps in underserved communities while equipping teachers with the necessary tools to create better learning environments.
