IHS Nigeria encourages pupils to embrace community service
IHS Nigeria Limited recently trained school pupils in five states on community development and volunteerism to mark the 2025 International Volunteers Day. The initiative, held on June 5, 2025, aimed to instil values of selfless service and social responsibility in young people. Titilope Oguntuga, Sustainability Director at IHS Nigeria, emphasized the importance of nurturing these values early. The programme featured interactive activities and was supported by community partners and volunteers.
What we know
- IHS Nigeria organized training for pupils in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Kano, and Oyo to promote community service on June 5, 2025.
- The event was part of the company’s commitment to sustainability and social impact, coinciding with International Volunteers Day.
- Titilope Oguntuga highlighted that the initiative aims to empower children and foster inclusion, encouragement, and confidence.
- Activities included spelling bees, games, movie screenings, and gift distributions to enrich the pupils’ experience.
- Olaonipekun Kazeem of Focus Teens Foundation, the implementing partner, described the programme as timely and impactful for nurturing future leaders.
