Lawmaker Gives Out Salary To Secondary School Student

A lawmaker, Ipoola Ahmed Omisore, representing Ifako-Ijaiye constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly , has donated his one-day salary to Miss Basirat Abiona of Vetland Grammar School, Lagos.

Odera.com reports that Basirat finished top at the recently concluded 5th edition of pre-WASSCE coaching.

While speaking on his gesture, Omisore explained that the pre-WASSCE coaching was designed to encourage students of his constituency and to also create awareness about the role of legislators among young ones.

The lawmaker said: “She came first at the pre-coaching examinations organized to assess the readiness of the participants. She shall be entitled to my one-day salary and enjoy other benefits plus all paraphernalia of office”.

Omisore affirmed that the student will pay a courtesy visit to the speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji and also take his seat at the chambers and perform oversight function by paying a visit to the Ministry of Special Duties among others.

The lawmaker, who is the chairman, Committee on House Service and Special Duties, stated that he designed a cap displaying the logo of Mr. Speaker for the student to wear to the chambers.

He also implored parents to teach their children values and morals that will assist them in the future.

Speaking at the occasion, an elated Basirat thanked the lawmaker for the privilege given to her, and also urged other politicians to emulate the gesture in the overall interest of Nigeria.Read more

Sources: Leadership, Naij.com news