Former Senator Dr. Bode Olajumoke has insisted that government alone cannot fund education in Nigeria, calling on private individuals and philanthropists to step in. He maintained that education remains the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and the greatest opportunity for children living in indigence. Olajumoke made this known during the launch of the Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) , aimed at creating educational opportunities for vulnerable children and supporting deserving adults in achieving their educational goals. "Many talented children lack access to quality education due to financial constraints. This foundation is our contribution to bridging that gap by providing resources and support. In many impoverished communities, brilliant but indigent children don't have the opportunities to experience education in its true form." About BOEHI Board Chairman Mr. Ade Ayeni described the initiative as designed for indigen...
The location was the International Center for Events and Culture (The Dome) in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was a gathering of eminent personalities from various sectors as well as traditional authorities. The event was a public lecture to mark the 81st birthday of renowned philanthropist, politician and national leader, Senator Bode Olajumoke . It also featured the inauguration of the Bode Olajumoke Education and Hospitality Initiative (BOEHI) , a vehicle deployed by friends and associates of the senator to touch many lives in the society. The guest speaker, former Ondo State governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko , eulogized Senator Olajumoke for his exemplary leadership qualities, his love for the masses and for putting his hometown, Imeri, on the national map. In his lecture, Dr. Mimiko did a historical analysis of brain drain from a global perspective to the national outlook. He said Africa must come to the realization that it has moved from being "involunt...