8TH TOWNHALL MEETING: Senator Eshilokun Donates Notebooks To 156 Public Schools

By Roland Ekama 

Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, distributed exercise books to students in a total of 156 public secondary schools in Lagos State Central Senatorial District.

The Senator, who represents Lagos State Central Senatorial District in the upper chamber, made the donation at the 8th Town Hall meeting themed “Smart District, Strong Communities: Building A Better Future.”

The distribution of exercise books to all public secondary schools in Districts III and IV has been described as unprecedented since the return of democracy in 1999.

A total of six 60-leaf exercise books were distributed to each junior and senior secondary student across districts III and IV, respectively.

 

Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Eshilokun reiterated his commitment to accountability and the fulfillment of his campaign promises, adding that the 8th Town Hall meeting has become a vital platform for rendering his stewardship.

According to him, Lagos Central remains focused primarily on its constituents, especially the children, while emphasizing his desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the people in his district.

Eshilokun, who also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, stated that providing free exercise books to students of public schools is not just a gift, but a declaration that every child, regardless of background, deserves the tools to learn, dream, and succeed.

He noted, “This is an assurance that my promise during my campaign is my bond with you. As the clock ticks, so does my desire to make a difference in the lives of my people, and this I have adhered to. This informs my constant and consistent engagement with my constituents and critical stakeholders.”

Speaking further ,he added that”As part of this Town Hall Meeting, I am proud to announce the distribution of six (6) free exercise books to every student in public secondary schools across Lagos Central Senatorial District. This initiative is not only symbolic but strategic. It is a deliberate step toward reducing the financial burden on families, encouraging academic engagement, and affirming our belief that no child should be left behind because of lack of basic learning materials.

“To our students: Do not see these books as mere pages. Rather, you should see them as tools for the actualisation of your ideas, your dreams, and your future. Please use them to advance your knowledge, creativity, and ambition. Lagos Central is rooting for you. On my part, I shall continue to support you towards creating an enlightened and productive human capital for the development of our country.

“At this juncture, may I inform you all that I have invested a lot in promoting education in this district. I have consistently given free GCE and JAMB forms to our wards in SSS 3, distributed over 6000 school bags and donated chairs and tables for teachers’ use.

“I equally give annual scholarship to students of tertiary institutions from the district. Of course, I hope some of the beneficiaries today will work towards getting this scholarship in the near future.

The Senator also disclosed that in 2025, as part of his ongoing educational support program, he donated office chairs and tables to Badore Community Secondary School through a collaborative effort with the Rotary Club of Ajah Golden.

He explained that a total of 26 constituency projects are planned for implementation in 2025, including ICT development, provision of school furniture, construction and installation of PABX Public Address Systems, solar street lights, road construction and rehabilitation, provision of transformers, construction of community and district offices, among others.

The Senator further recalled numerous empowerment programs for his constituents over the last two years, including fund distribution to support all APC candidates for chairmanship and councillorship seats under his district in July 2025; support to political, traditional, and religious leaders; empowerment of artisans, market women, and people with disabilities through the provision of freezers, sewing machines, generators, welding machines; and the donation of tricycles and three brand new buses to royal fathers, among other initiatives.