Ibadan, Oyo State – On 8th of May, 2025,
Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF) paid a courtesy visit to Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to formalise as well as receive the full support of the Board for the Foundation’s Safe Schools Initiative. The initiative, themed “Karim Adeyemi Foundation Safe Schools Initiative: First Aid for All,” aims to distribute 50 fully equipped first aid boxes to public primary schools across six local government areas—Egbeda, Akinyẹle, Lagelu, Ido, Oluyole, and Ona Ara—while providing critical training in CPR in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Oyo State Branch.
During the meeting, Dr Adeniran, a passionate advocate of youth development and a strong stakeholder in the footballing world, recognised for his annual inter-local government football tournaments, lauded Karim Adeyemi for his outstanding contributions to sports and community development in Ibadan, particularly through Adeyemi Football Club. He expressed his admiration for the Foundation’s proactive approach to enhancing health and safety in schools and emphasised the potential for a long-term partnership between KAF and SUBEB to create more impactful interventions, especially in footballing tournaments and development for public primary schools in the state. The Chairman not only endorsed the initiative but graciously provided a conducive venue for the one-day training to hold.
Key stakeholders present during the visit included Princess Ladipo Olaide Aderonke, the Executive Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Oyo SUBEB; Mrs Funmi Kehinde Adeyomoye, Director of School Services; and Oluwaseun Ologunde, Principal Education Officer, along with members of the Karim Adeyemi Foundation team.
The KAF delegation also met with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, represented by Mr Ojo Olaleye, Branch Secretary; Mr Jolaosho Samuel, Branch Disaster Management Officer; and Mr Akinyemi Makinde, Branch PGI Focal Person. This meeting involved a comprehensive review of the planned intervention and an inspection of the first aid boxes to ensure their contents effectively address the schools’ emergency needs. The Red Cross officials affirmed the suitability of the first aid boxes and reiterated their commitment to supporting the training of school staff and pupils in emergency response and CPR.
The first donation event is scheduled for Thursday, 22nd May 2025, during which the selected schools in the six local government areas will receive the first aid boxes and benefit from the day-long training programme. This intervention is a further testament to KAF’s dedication to fostering safer learning environments and empowering schools to manage health emergencies effectively.
About Karim Adeyemi Foundation
Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF) is a non-profit organisation committed to improving lives through initiatives in education, sports, and general empowerment. Founded on the principles of eliminating inequalities and promoting prosperous communities, KAF works tirelessly to bridge gaps in critical areas such as Education, Football, Health, and Community Development. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes, the Foundation continues to champion a brighter future for communities across Ibadan, Nigeria and beyond.
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