An international charity trust dedicated to transforming lives through education in Nigeria and Africa, the IA-Foundation, will host the fifth edition of its yearly charity ball & fundraising event tomorrow, March 2, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
This year’s event seeks to raise funds and awareness to support the 20.2 million out-of-school children deprived of education from indigent backgrounds, orphans, physically-challenged children, and the girl-child in Nigeria.
Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Foundation, Ibironke Adeagbo, who spoke about the event, said: “Education is the bedrock of every society, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child has access to quality education. Through our yearly charity ball & fundraising event, we aim to mobilise support and resources to further our efforts in reducing the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
“The children are our future and each of them deserves the opportunity to receive quality education, regardless of their background. I believe that we, as adults, are in the best position to help nurture and prepare these children for the future through quality education. As such, we are determined to break barriers and ensure that no child is left behind in accessing quality education with the funds raised.”
Those billed to be part of this year’s event are Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa; the Lead Pastor of Trinity House Church, ItuahIghodalo and a stand-up comedian, Koffi Da Guru, among others.
Dabiri-Erewa, who expressed her enthusiasm for the event, said: “By investing in the education of out-of-school children, we are investing in the future prosperity of our nation. I am honored to be part of the IA-Foundation’s efforts to address the out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria and I commend the IA-Foundation for its tireless efforts in addressing this critical issue and I call upon all stakeholders to join hands in ensuring that no child is left behind.”
