Engineer Muftau Open Salawu, the Babalaje of Ogbomoso land has demonstrated his commitment to empowering his community with a N20 million support initiative aimed at alleviating poverty and prioritizing education for every child.
This was made known in a statement signed by him and made available to newsmen, on Monday.
The initiative is part of Open Salawu’s efforts to invest in the well-being and empowerment of citizens, believing that a nation’s prosperity hinges on its citizens’ well-being and empowerment.
His words: “We subscribe to the ‘Build the People, Free the Nation’ mantra, believing that a nation’s prosperity hinges on its citizens’ well-being and empowerment.”
Open Salawu, the Giwa Adinni of Oyo state said he has contributed N10 million to an education endowment fund, N5 million to support entrepreneurial ventures, and an additional N5 million to aid 100 families in funding their children’s education.
He emphasized the importance of supporting those around us, citing Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s wise words: “The children of the poor you failed to train will never let your children live in peace.”
According to him, “By investing in education and individual potential, we’re laying the foundation for a brighter future.”
His initiative aims to provide opportunities for a brighter future and make a positive impact on his community.
