CODAF'S A MILLION TREE SCHOOL PROJECT EMPOWERS FUTURE GENERATIONS WITH FREE NOTEBOOKS IN DELTA STATE

Environment / Youth Schools / A Million Tree Project

In line with its dedication to creating positive and sustainable impact within local communities, Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has successfully distributed over 1000 free notebooks to school children in Ughelli North and Ughelli South local government areas of Delta State.

According to the Executive Director of CODAF, Richard Benin, the initiative is in line with the organization’s commitment to fostering education and community development, to alleviate the financial burden on families and ensure that every child has access to essential educational tools.

“Recognizing the pivotal role education plays in shaping a brighter future, CODAF aims to empower young minds, promote learning, and bridge educational disparities in the region. This initiative is a testament to CODAF's unwavering dedication to creating positive and sustainable impact within local communities.

By providing free notebooks to school children, CODAF aspires to inspire a love for learning, enhance educational opportunities, and contribute to the overall development and sustainability of the environment.”

The CODAF boss also expresses gratitude to its partners, (ACERD and NeDi) volunteers, and all stakeholders for their support, adding that the foundation remains committed to its mission of empowering communities through education and advocacy.

The schools that benefited from the free books initiative are; Ibru College, Afiesere secondary school, Otu Jeremi Secondary school, Sunnicity Group of schools and Omavovwe Secondary school. Mr Benin revealed that the next phase of the project will be the provision notebooks to schools in the riverine communities.

The A Million Tree Project is an initiative of CODAF, that encourages the young to pay attention to the beautification and health of the environment through the planting of trees.