Recap Of MOK Foundation’s Impact On Education For The Year 2024

The MOK Foundation firmly stands by its commitment to uphold consistency and credibility in education across Kwara and beyond. This is the main reason the foundation is providing insights on its education Impact for 2024, we are taking decisive action to showcase our extensive contributions to educational advancement, from elementary levels through to tertiary institutions We are proud to announce our plan to award WAEC scholarships to 200 outstanding students across Kwara State to begin with this year. This initiative demonstrates our unwavering dedication to empowering the youth and ensuring they have the essential support needed for their academic success.

In the year 2024, the MOK Foundation kickstarted education impacts exactly
On January 17, 2024, the MOK Foundation successfully organized an impactful education summit, awarding full WAEC scholarships to 130 underprivileged students in Offa and Oyun LGAs The event was prominently attended by key government officials, including Mrs. Adetola Ariyike Salau, the Special Adviser on Education to the Kwara State governor, along with the proprietor of Lens Polytechnic Offa, technocrats, traditional leaders, and esteemed professional teachers.

Building on this success, on February 5, 2024, the MOK Foundation, under the dynamic leadership of QS. Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) took decisive action to support students in Kwara State by covering the JAMB registration fees for over 250 underprivileged students. This initiative demonstrates the foundation’s unwavering commitment to empowering the youth through education.

In its ongoing commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, the MOK Foundation took notable steps on February 24, 2024, to positively impact the lives of individuals working within the educational sector. The foundation provided direct financial support to 40 lower cadre staff members at the Federal Polytechnic Offa through cash donations, enabling them to supplement their monthly salaries and enhance their financial stability, similarly their counterparts from Lens Polytechnic, Offa received 150 thousand naira

Following this initiative, on March 14, 2024, the MOK Foundation announced the installation of a new toilet facility at the Nomadic School in Gaa Jango, Offa. This development was aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene standards for the students, addressing a critical need within the community.

Continuing its efforts to uplift educational access, on March 27, 2024, the MOK Foundation took further action by covering the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) fees for 100 students across various junior secondary schools. This initiative was met with widespread praise from students, parents, teachers, and school principals, highlighting the positive impact of the foundation’s support on the local education system. Through these impactful projects, the MOK Foundation remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In its relentless effort in making sure that everyone counts, the foundation began the sponsorship of 10 beneficiaries for various tech courses in partnership woth One Innovation Hub, Offa, the training lasted for two months, while the foundation equally caters for their transportation, similarly on March 25 2024 the MOK Foundation partnered Offa Student Union (OSU) to celebrate education champions with cash donations to winners of Secondary Schools debate organized by OSU.

In an attempt to making sure that the students in secondary schools understands the dangers attached to drug abuse and excessiveness, the MOK Foundation on 6th June 2024 organized drug abuse awareness program tagged “substance abuse and crime prevention among secondary dary school students” where experts, doctors and drug offense monitoring team spoke woth the stude to as well as revealing the danger of drug abuse.

For Mustapha Olalekan, a student of Offa Polytechnic, life was a daily struggle. Paying school fees had become an insurmountable task, weighing heavily on his mind and threatening to derail his academic pursuits. But fate had other plans.

One day in 2024, fortune smiled on Mustapha, connecting him with the MOK Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities. The foundation, moved by Mustapha’s plight, decided to intervene, paying his school fees and restoring his hope for a brighter future.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Mustapha shared his story, highlighting the immense impact of the MOK Foundation’s kindness. “I was struggling to pay my school fees, and it seemed like my academic dreams were slipping away. But then, the MOK Foundation came into my life, and everything changed. Their support has given me a new lease on life, and I’m forever grateful.”

In 2024, Akeem Ahmed’s world was turned upside down. He was caught between the devastating reality of health issues and the crippling burden of school fees default. His future seemed bleak, and his dreams of education and success hung in the balance.

But fate, in its infinite wisdom, had other plans. Akeem’s life took a dramatic turn when he was brought into connection with the MOK Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities.

The MOK Foundation, moved by Akeem’s plight, stepped in to provide him with the necessary support. They paid his school fees, ensuring that he could continue his education without interruption. Moreover, they also provided him with access to medical care, helping him to manage his health issues and regain his strength.

Ndalima Ali, a student from Patigi, Kwara State, enrolled at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, faced a significant challenge when he defaulted on his school fees. However, the MOK Foundation intervened, providing financial assistance to settle his outstanding fees.

This support enabled Ndalima to continue his academic pursuits without interruption. The MOK Foundation’s contribution demonstrates its commitment to promoting education and providing opportunities for individuals to achieve their academic goals.

The foundation’s financial assistance has made a positive impact on Ndalima’s educational journey, allowing him to focus on his studies and aspire to a brighter future.

This year, in a few days, the MOK Foundation under the leadership of Mr. Saheed Lawal, the executive director, will kickstart its education impacts with the payment of WAEC fee for 200 students in Kwara. This will be the beginning of greater impacts from the foundation.