Shout of joy rent the air at the St. John’s Anglican Primary School in Ise-Ekiti as a Non Governmental Organisation, OLIVE GRANGE FOUNDATION officialy commissioned the bore hole water project constructed for the school.
Both the pupils and teachers were overwhelmed by the kind gesture of Olive Grange Foundation as they were seen in high spirit jubilating immediately clean water gushed out heavily from the tap.
Speaking with Roundoffnewews.com, some of the students described the access to the clean water as a relief and dream come true.
Also, a Director with the Ministry of Education, Bolanle Owolabi and the Head Teacher of the school, Mrs. Janet Adeyinka thanked Olive Grange Foundation for the gesture which they said would enhance the health of the children and improve attendance in classes.
Addressing the gathering virtually, a Board Member of the Olive Grange Foundation Dr. Ibukun Oshungbohun attested to the importance of potable water in every school.
He said:” Today marks another milestone of hope and progress for our children in Ise and the general community. With the launch of this borehole, we’re not just providing water we’re nourishing health, dignity, and opportunity.
“Clean water at this school means fewer illnesses, more time for learning, and a brighter future for every child who passes through this school.
“On behalf of Olive grange foundation I would like to thank every supporter who helped make this vision a reality, God bless you .
Another member of the board, Dr. Olumide Ayodele who also spoke virtually confirmed the commitment of Olive Grange Foundation to building a society where everyone have a cess to basic necessity of life.
He said:”At Olive Grange Foundation, we believe that every child deserves access to clean water—not as a luxury, but as a fundamental human right. This project at St. John’s Anglican Primary School in Ise-Ekiti is particularly personal to me, as I am from Ise-Ekiti.
” It’s more than just the installation of a borehole; it represents our commitment to restoring dignity, protecting health, and empowering education for children and their community.
“We are inspired by the resilience of this community and driven by the belief that sustainable change starts with the essentials—one drop at a time.”
Speaking at the commissioning of the project, the project lead for Water and Sanitation at the Olive Grange Foundation, Moyinoluwa Ogundowole congratulated the school but called for a proper maintenance culture to enable the project serve its purpose.
She said:”Thousands have lived without love, but not one without water.” Access to clean and reliable water is essential for both pupils and the broader community. Last year, we successfully implemented a water project in Igede-Ekiti, and this year we are excited to extend our efforts to St. John’s Anglican Primary School in Ise-Ekiti.
” Having a nearby source of clean water will significantly reduce the consumption of their sugary drinks, enhancing overall health and supporting better academic performance.
“We extend our gratitude to all our donors for making this project a success.
