An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Alhaji Abdul-Quadri Giwa, has distributed educational materials to 600 pupils across the Osun West Senatorial District as part of activities marking the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

According to Giwa, the initiative was aimed at promoting learning, encouraging academic excellence, and sharing the joy of the Sallah season with children across the district.

In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday, Giwa said the distribution, which took place on May 27 and 28, featured exercise books, school bags, sweets, biscuits, and fruit juice for the beneficiaries.

The statement said the beneficiaries, parents, and community members commended the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of Giwa’s commitment to education, youth development, and the welfare of the younger generation. Related News Imo State commissioner, the camera and the chaos Messi wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports Schoolchildren abduction: Oyo protests go nationwide, NASS moves on state police

“The donation would ease the burden on many parents while providing pupils with essential learning materials needed for their studies.