Family Sets Up Sabaka Foundation To Remember Late Father Legacy
... Inaugurates e_Library, Commissions Borehole for Community
Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin
The family of late Pa Solomon Ilawagbon Ogbemudia, alias Sabaka, has set up a foundation, known as; Sabaka Foundation to remember the good legacy that their dad had left behind in the area of education.
Speaking at the inauguration of the event, the Secretary of the foundation, Olusola Adeoti, said the idea reflect late Solomon Ilawagbon Ogbemudia alias Sabaka, deep commitment to ensuring that every child has access to quality education.
He said this is to make sure children in the community are equipped to fulfill their full potential, and added that education is the most powerful instrument for breaking the circle of poverty and inequality, that Sabaka Foundation remains dedicated to the cause.
" Today's event features the official donation of an e-library, modern learning materials, books, projectors and other essential educational resources aimed at enhancing learning experiences for students and teachers alike in the community," he added.
Commenting on what inspired them to set up the foundation after their late dad, the eldest son, Francis Ogbemudia, said his late father brought the light of education to Irokhin village in Orhionmwon local government area of Edo state.
He posited," I, Francis Ogbemudia, I am playing the role of an observer. Four years ago, when we organise the memorial lecture of my late father and Prof. Eddy Erhagbe, suggested that "we should create a trust fund in his name. "
" So that the goodwill and all the things he had done when he was alive could be immortalize. And all others we benefits from it. So the children came together and say let do this. As you can see this is Sabaka's house.
" He built it 25 years ago, modern youths who have attained this years would be fighting for clarity in life. As you can see the house is still standing . He had done so much for his community. While, he was alive this house was like a town. We wish with the creation of this initiative this community will be agog again.
" This is the man we celebrating, Solomon Ilawagbon Ogbemudia. The man who taught us light . He taught us how to lead, so benevolent. That everything about him was to ensure that not only his children. Children of his relatives and other people get education.
" You will agree with me that education is power. If you are educated, you can do anything. Today, the same Sabaka's mentoring has brought computer to this community. He was so particular people get out of poverty and ignorance through education.
"He was a great man, if you have Sabaka as a father you will not find life difficult as a father. The best way to get out from poverty is by educating the mind because the mind is so powerful. When the mind is educated that mind can do anything," Francis Ogbemudia stated.
Prof Eddy Erhagbe, a Professor of History and International Studies in University of Benin, while delivering a lecture on the role of community development, said he is in the community as a member of the board of trustees of Sabaka Foundation, which is touching on the area that are closed to his heart.
" As a foremost educationalist and University lecturer for many years is a thing of great joy, re-emphasizing education for children. A modern day education built on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and computer learning." He said.
For Success Osaro Ogbemudia, other son of Sabaka, and the facilitator of Sabaka Foundation, said if his late father is still alive, he would have open free school for the community to attend.
" My father was a man that love education, and wanted every child around him and within the community to acquire quality education. I believe that if my dad is still alive he would have open schools in various communities with free education for people to be learning.
" Since he is no longer alive, with the support of my mother when she was alive with him. Their legacies are what we are keeping on today. This is just the beginning more is coming. By the grace of God this initiative will not be here alone, it would spread to other communities," he stressed.
Thanking the family of Solomon Ilawagbon Ogbemudia alias Sabaka for their support in the area of education, the Okaighele (youths leader) of Irokhin village, Mr. Famous Ekhator, said they are grateful for the development they brought to the community.
Ekhator added that what they need in the community is quality education that would bring advancement to the locality.
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