By Nelson Egware
he Common Men Assembly (CMA) has concluded its Back to School Project after an extensive education outreach that reached 28 communities and schools across Delta and Edo states.
The education-focused initiative covered six local government areas in Delta State—Warri South, Warri South West, Warri North, Burutu, Patani and Bomadi—as well as selected communities in Edo State, with special attention given to riverine and hard-to-reach areas
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The project was designed to strengthen access to basic education by providing primary schools with essential learning materials and improving classroom conditions for pupils in underserved communities.
Speaking at the close of the programme, Chairman of the Common Men Assembly and medical personnel, Chief Angodideke Jude, described the intervention as a strategic investment in the future of children and their communities.
According to him, the initiative went beyond charity and reflected a shared responsibility to support education at the grassroots.
He disclosed that beneficiary schools received desks, books, school sandals and school bags, with some schools provided up to 30 desks each, significantly enhancing the learning environment for pupils.
Chief Jude said the successful execution of the project was made possible through partnerships with Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and the Godfrey Pondi Book Club. He also praised the dedication of CMA members, volunteers, community leaders, school administrators and parents who contributed to the success of the outreach.
As part of the exercise, CMA visited schools in communities including Okosugbene, Izansa, Ofougbene, Orugbene, Ekogbene, Bulou-Ndoro, Kokodiagbene, Batan-Diebiri, Isaba, Ayakoromo, Ogbudugbudu, Ovia North, Patani, Agoloma, Odurobu, Kpakiama, Bomadi, Okpokunou, Enekorogha, Edegbene, Tuomo, Tamigbe, Torugbene, Ojobo, Ugborodo and Opuodebubou, among others.
The CMA chairman further commended teachers and school authorities for their resilience and commitment, particularly in remote communities, and appreciated parents for supporting their children’s education despite prevailing economic challenges.
He noted that the excitement and enthusiasm displayed by pupils throughout the outreach underscored the importance of sustained, community-driven educational interventions.
The Common Men Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to education and grassroots development, stressing that although this phase of the Back to School Project has ended, similar initiatives will continue as part of its long-term vision to empower communities and secure a better future for children across Delta and Edo states.
