Yemisi Izuora
Opay Digital Services Limited, a leading provider of digital financial solutions, in collaboration with the Dolly Children Foundation (DCF), has brought smiles to the faces of over 850 pupils in Lagos State. Under the banner of DCF’s “Back to School Project,” the partnership provided school bags, exercise books, and other essential learning materials to students in Jubril Martins Memorial Primary School, Agege, Issa Williams Primary School, and Anwar-ul Islam Primary School, Agege.
Speaking at the event, Itoro Udo, Corporate Social Responsibility Project Manager at Opay, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting education and community development. “We are not just any digital bank; we are Opay—a bank that integrates CSR into its core values. This partnership with the Dolly Children Foundation underscores our commitment to empowering communities. By easing the burden on parents, we aim to ensure these children can focus on their education and build a brighter future,” Udo stated.
The initiative, rooted in the shared vision of both organizations, aims to address critical gaps in access to quality education for underserved children. Adedolapo Osuntuyi, Founder of the Dolly Children Foundation, highlighted the foundation’s enduring commitment to education: The only tool you have to stop the cycle of poverty is education. As an organization, we are therefore committed to making sure all children attend and stay in school. This intervention guarantees that students remain interested and involved. Our goal of giving resources to kids in need is being furthered by our partnership with Opay.
Mr. Kehinde Bukola James, Head of Human Resources Management and Administration, also attended the occasion on behalf of Education Secretary Mrs. Catherine Ogunyomi. He expressed gratitude to Opay and DCF for their kindness, pointing out the important influence the donations had on the students’ academic paths. Many of these kids come from households that find it difficult to buy even the most basic necessities. In addition to helping the students, such initiatives give the community hope. In order to meet urgent educational requirements, we invite additional organizations to collaborate,” James said.
By establishing a benchmark for significant corporate social responsibility, this partnership between Opay and the Dolly Children Foundation demonstrates the effectiveness of teamwork in tackling societal issues.