Foundation distributes school supplies to seven Cross River schools

The Joseph Ogogo Foundation has distributed school bags, sandals and writing materials to pupils in seven schools in Cross River State. The donation took place in schools across Obanliku Local Government Area as part of the foundation’s fourth intervention programme of 2026. The materials were provided shortly after the start of the new academic term.

The foundation’s chief executive, Austin Ogogo Jnr, said the initiative was intended to ease the financial burden on parents and encourage pupils to remain in school. He said education was central to breaking the cycle of poverty and building stronger communities. The foundation said pupils who lacked basic learning materials could face additional difficulties as they resumed classes.

Ogogo described the distribution as part of broader efforts to promote learning, improve school attendance and support sustainable development in rural communities. He said the organisation wanted its interventions to create a lasting effect rather than remain limited to public statements. According to him, investing in children’s education helps shape the future strength and opportunities of entire communities.

The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to education and community-development programmes in Obanliku and across Cross River State. It said the school-supply programme would remain a focus because pupils often require basic materials at the beginning of a new term. The source material does not state the number of pupils who received the items or the financial value of the donation.