The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 52, Garden of Peace Parish, has presented academic awards, cash gifts and school bags to 364 secondary school students, estimated at about N6m.
Speaking during the presentation of awards at the church’s regional headquarters in Surulere, Lagos, the Pastor in charge of Zone and Deputy Regional Pastor, RCCG Region 52, Femi Banire, said the initiative was designed to extend the church’s impact beyond its congregation and support families in the community.
Banire explained that about N6m was spent on the initiative, covering teachers’ remuneration, school bags and cash gifts for beneficiaries.
The five-week programme, which ran from August 3 to September 4, also saw free lessons offered to students drawn from the church and the wider community, irrespective of their religious backgrounds.
He said, “This one is far-reaching because people came from far and near to attend the five-week free lessons, which is to make sure that children were not sitting at home doing nothing so that they would be occupied throughout the holiday period.
