News
Rotary Club of Ikeja Township Boosts Skills Development for Primary School Pupils
Rotary Club of Ikeja Township Workshop trains pupils in disinfectants, liquid soap, and air freshener production in Lagos
The Rotary Club of Ikeja Township, in partnership with the Olukayode Ariike Foundation, has organised a hands-on vocational workshop for primary school pupils at Community Primary School 3, Bioyin Street, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos.
Also read: Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro to Commission over N100mln Project in Lagos
The workshop, held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, focused on practical skill acquisition, with pupils taught how to produce disinfectants, liquid dish soap and air fresheners.
The initiative was designed to introduce young learners to basic vocational skills while nurturing creativity and early entrepreneurial thinking.
Organised under the guidance of Rotarian Ambassador Ariyike Elegbede, Charter President of the Rotary Club of Ikeja Township, the programme aimed to equip pupils with practical knowledge that promotes self-reliance and problem-solving from an early age.
Participants received step-by-step demonstrations and took part in supervised hands-on sessions, producing their own items during the workshop.
Speaking at the event, Rtn. Elegbede stressed the importance of exposing children to vocational education alongside formal learning, noting that practical skills help spark innovation and lay the foundation for future economic independence.
He also highlighted the value of community partnerships in broadening access to learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Teachers and guardians who attended the programme commended its interactive approach and immediate practical relevance, describing it as both engaging and impactful for the pupils.
Many noted that the hands-on format helped sustain the children’s interest while reinforcing learning through direct participation.
At the end of the session, pupils left with newly acquired skills, the products they created and a visible sense of achievement, underscoring the success of the initiative.
Also read: Rotary Club of Ikeja Celebrates Rotary Foundation Day, Decorates Two Major Donors
The workshop forms part of Rotary International’s Vocational Service Month activities, observed every January, and reflects the Rotary Club of Ikeja Township’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, vocational education and the promotion of creativity and self-sufficiency among young learners in Lagos.
News
Panic-stricken Enugu APC begins flag-off of already flagged of roads in Nsukka after PDP’s Chijioke Ugwu’s homecoming
The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, died after the aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the NAF 931 aircraft crash occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026. Search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated following the accident.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, while extending condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who died.
Aneke assured the bereaved families of the Nigerian Air Force’s full support as they come to terms with the loss.
The Air Force said no survivors had been found and released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers on board the aircraft.
The crew members were identified as Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer A. Abubakar, Aircraft Technician; and Corporal H.C. Uguru, Aircraft Technician.
The 20 passengers were Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus; Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye; Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina; Master Warrant Officer F. Onwuka; Master Warrant Officer B.A. Matini; Warrant Officer F.S. Nuhu; Flight Sergeant R.B. James; Flight Sergeant A.I. Mohammed; Sergeant A.E. Ani; Sergeant S.I. Izibenikien; Sergeant C. Alafuka; Sergeant A.N. Mbadugha; Lance Corporal F.C. Ugwuba; Lance Corporal G.E. Eledan; Mrs Ezeh Nneka; Godstmine Tarabina; Joy Micheal; Sunday Micheal; Ukeme David; and Gideon Omotola.
The latest figure released by the Air Force differs from the initial information provided after the crash. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo had initially said 32 people, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members, were aboard the aircraft. The Nigerian Air Force subsequently clarified that the manifest contained 25 people, made up of five crew members and 20 passengers.
The aircraft crashed in a swampy area around Igbokoda, close to a naval base, after air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13am while it was travelling from Benin to Lagos. The wreckage was later located and rescue teams were deployed to the area.
The cause of the crash has not been established. The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
President Bola Tinubu had also directed the Nigerian Air Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash and declared three days of national mourning for the personnel who died. He ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country in honour of the victims.
The Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified information as the investigation progresses. It also urged members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information, while respecting the privacy and dignity of the affected families.
A condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.
-
Politics3 years ago
13 Ondo Assembly Members Disown Endorsement of Aiyedatiwa
-
Politics3 years ago
APC Group, Ondo Govt, Quarrel Over Money for Endorsement
-
Trending News5 years agoStop unsavoury, inciting statements – DSS warns
-
Others5 years agoAdron Homes Celebrates 10 Years Of Housing Excellence
-
Humanity5 years agoPresident Buhari Commiserates With Ambassador Maureen Tamuno Over The Loss Of Her Father
-
Others7 years agoEX- CUSTOMS BOSS, IBRAHIM MERA’S DWINDLING FAME
-
Business2 years agoBigi Carbonated Soft Drinks Treats 40 Consumers to an Epic Easter Movie Hangout
-
Business2 years agoWema Bank Shines at Global SME Finance Forum Conference Awards 2024 …Awarded: • SME Financier of the Year (Africa) • Platinum Award for Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs (Africa)