By Abayomi Elias

At the twentieth anniversary ceremony of CAVSI, the non governmental organisation reeled out its achievements since inception, urged influential and well meaning Nigerians to stop complaining but to rather contribute their quota to the development of the country.

According to Newsconnect reports  the acronym CAVSI stands for Children Academic, Vocational Support Initiatives.

The Founder of CAVSI Humanitarian Hakeem Babatunde Ariori in an interview with Newsconnect correspondence at the event took us back to memory lane, shared how the intervention started since he moved to Sango- Ota twenty years ago.

In his words, said;

“It started as a family project, we moved into Sango exactly 20 years ago. We noticed some students were going to school without footwears and without bags, so we said we have excess, why not share it among these children.

“Since we can’t just be calling students randomly to come and take, we started by organising songs and play to get them involved, at the end they get school materials that is how it started.

“Over the years, people saw what we are doing and they are also supporting us with different materials.

“What we are celebrating today is joy and a lot of achievements. We live in a local environment, and the little we do has transformed the lives of these different children into who they are today.

“We call some of them our ambassadors, we are training them to takeover from us in the future. We are training them as volunteers that there is need for them to give back, there is need to identify who don’t have and share from what you have with them.

“We are celebrating selflessness today that is, is not enough if we have and others don’t have, we are telling the world to identify the needy and share from what they have with them”.

“We are grateful for the students that had been consistent with us since the last ten years. If they are not gaining anything, they won’t be coming. We are grateful that over the years, the number of students participating are increasing, we are also changing our strategies by being practical with what we do.

“We are very informal with what we do and that has open a lot of students to learn different things about life. It is not just about the school life.

“One of the things we are emphasizing is that let not the classroom be your world, let the world be your classroom. We are encouraging them to learn wherever they found themselves.

“Whether they are playing games, wherever they found themselves, there is something to learn. We are grateful today that we have turned out a lot of students from over fifty schools.

“Some of them are here today, some of them are being rewarded today and we hope to continue because it is a call to serve.

“We are very grateful for those who have stood by us over the years especially my immediate family, my wife and my children, if not for their support, there will be no way this might have been done.

“We are doing everything in my house, lots of noise and so many things but they never complained.

“We hope to reach out to more underserved communities. We hope to reach out through schools. Since not all students can come to our programs but through schools, we can get more students”. Ariori said.

A social worker, Humanitarian Adeboye Olagunju who is also a volunteer facilitator at CAVSI shared the strategy he adopted towards moulding the children at CAVSI as leaders.

In an interview with Newsconnect, Adeboye said:

“I delegate leadership positions to these children, this is a strategy we adopt in influencing them. We then guide and monitor them.

“Children are happy when their guardians are happy and Vice versa. I ensure am happy when impacting this children and with that, I get the best of them and their attention.

“The only time children are not happy is when they are not interested with what is going on around them, even at home.

“Some don’t want to go home because they are not happy at home. The moment you can get what interest them, make them happy, then you can control them.

“You don’t need to use Cain to punish them, simply punish them with what you know that they like. At the time of sharing souvenirs to these children, rather than cain the noise makers amongst them, we ensure nobody that makes noise get nothing. I don’t believe in using cain most of the time on children “. He said.

CAVSI Ambassador and volunteer Emmanuel Olamide who had been a consistent winner in CAVSI’s activities shared the reasons behind her winnings and how she emerged as an ambassador.

In an Interview with our correspondence at the event said;

“I use to participate in CAVSI Long Vacation Daily Activities (LVDA), and the Easter activities. I had been a consistent winner. 2 years ago, there was a Jamb competition in which whoever wins becomes CAVSI ambassador, I won and I have since emerged as an ambassador.

‘I can attribute the reasons I have been winning to the school I went to, and my mom being a teacher.

“She always ensure I learn everything about something and something about everything. I would say that is one of the things that has boosted my ability to win”. She said.

A lecturer at a private University in Ago-Iwoye

Oluwafemi Adeniyi Ogunsiji who has been a contributor to all the programs of CAVSI gave kudos to the founder Ariori for not relinquishing his dream despite the fact that there is no much financial gains rendering such gesture.

He said;

“If you don’t have passion for a selfless intervention that has little or no financial gains, the idea wont fly.

“Kudos to Hakeem Ariori for doing this and not relinquishing his dream as a result of challenges and obstacles. Life is a continuum, Hakeem should build people that would survive him, so that his intervention can be lifelong activities”.

He urged the participants to go home and think about what they saw here, so they can also affect lives in their own little way. He said participants should identify an area where they can contribute to the society.

He said with that we can make the society better than we have it now.

“We should not just be complaining and expecting something good, we should learn from Mr Ariori, in a little form, try and make an impact”. Ogunsiji asserts.

Babaranti Titilayomi, a Nutritionist, Educator and Trainer who was newly appointed as one of the advisory board of CAVSI told our medium what was responsible for her emergence.

She said;

“Over the years I have worked with different NGOs, and I have always contributed my quota towards the development of humanity, I think that is what led to me being appointed. I feel good with the appointment, it is a charge to keep intervening in humanitarian gestures”. She said.

Alaba Excel Abbey, one of the campaign coordinators of incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has been assassinated.

Mr Abbey, who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was killed at his home in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area.

NigeriaUpdates learnt that the deceased was the returning officer for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 10 in the recently concluded primary of the governing party.

A younger brother to the deceased, Mr Samuel Abbey, who confirmed the sad development, revealed that the politician was shot at the front of his house.

In a statement by the spokesperson for the campaign organisation, Kayode Fasua, said the late Abbey was actively involved in the campaign activities of Aiyedatiwa until his death.

The Director-General of LACO-FS in Akoko Southwest Local Government, David Ajobiewe, described the killing of Abbey as a big tragedy.

Confirming the incident in a telephone chat, Police Public Relations (PPRO), Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya said the state command had launched an investigation into the brutal killings.

“The state command is aware of the incident (killing) but investigation is ongoing to unravel all that happened,” she said.

In celebration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event, firmly rooted in the principles of team bonding, safety prioritization, and wellness culture promotion in the workplace.

The opening speech, delivered by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Michael Oyadele, set the tone for the event by articulating the paramount importance of these values. Mr. Oyadele’s address resonated deeply with attendees, highlighting the organization’s commitment to fostering a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its employees.

The event boasted an impressive turnout, with senior directors of Adron Homes, led by the Deputy Managing Director, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, in attendance. Mrs. Ajobo’s commendations further underscored the significance of such gatherings in cultivating a positive and supportive work atmosphere.

Moreover, the event welcomed esteemed guests from the Omole Phase 1 Community and other organizations, including Dr. Kalu Genevieve, the PRO/Head of Medical at Lasena Water, who enlightened attendees on the importance of alkaline minerals in the body, found abundantly in Lasena water. Additionally, the presence of a trained Dietician, Rejoice Okudiri, added depth to the event, offering valuable guidance on adopting healthy eating habits for optimal well-being.

As the organizer of this impactful initiative, Mr Emmanuel Oladapo, the Director of the Adron Sport Foundation(ASF), expressed heartfelt appreciation to all participants and guests for their invaluable contributions. He reaffirmed Adron Homes’ commitment to extending the reach of such initiatives beyond the confines of the workplace, aiming to instill a culture of safety and wellness within the broader community.

With a promise to expand the scope of these endeavors, Adron Homes continues to champion the cause of safety, health, and wellness, paving the way for a healthier and happier society.

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