Gov. Ododo at Two Years in Office: Comr. Dare Mathew (OG BOBO) Distributes Over 5,000 Notebooks, Pays School Fees for Over 50 Pupils
As the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, marks two years in office, positive impacts of people-oriented governance continue to resonate across Kogi State through collaborative efforts between government and responsible citizens.
In alignment with this vision, Comrade Dare Mathew (popularly known as OG BOBO) a business tycoon, rising entrepreneur, CEO of OG BOBO Nigeria Ltd, grassroots mobilizer, and youth ambassador has undertaken a major educational intervention aimed at supporting pupils and strengthening access to basic education.
The initiative involved the distribution of over 5,000 notebooks to pupils, as well as the payment of school fees for more than 50 pupils, easing the financial burden on families and ensuring that vulnerable children are not denied access to education due to economic challenges.
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This gesture reflects a deep understanding that education is the bedrock of sustainable development. By providing essential learning materials and settling school fees, Comr. Dare Mathew is directly contributing to improved school attendance, better learning outcomes, and increased motivation among pupils.
The intervention also complements the education-friendly policies of the Ododo administration, which emphasizes human capital development, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth. It underscores the importance of public-private and citizen-government collaboration in driving meaningful development at the grassroots level.
Stakeholders have described the initiative as timely, impactful, and worthy of emulation, noting that when individuals of means invest in education, they help secure a brighter future for society as a whole.
As Kogi State reflects on two years of purposeful leadership under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, this act of generosity stands as a reminder that development is most effective when leadership is supported by citizens committed to the common good.
Education remains a shared responsibility, and investing in children today is an investment in the future of Kogi State and Nigeria at large.
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JANUARY 26TH 2026)
