NYSC Lagos: FOIA CDS Educates IPONRI Estate Students on Accurate Information

…. Distributes 200 Copies of FOIA Branded Exercise Books and other writing Materials

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Community Development Service (CDS) of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC LAGOS, has called on secondary school students to consistently seek accurate information during a one-day sensitization program.

The Sensitization themed “INFORMATION: A POWERFUL TOOL FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION,” at IPONRI ESTATE SECONDARY SCHOOL in Surulere took place on Thursday as part of the group’s monthly development project.

Alefia Friday James, the group’s president, emphasized that the sensitization aimed to teach students about their access to public information. He highlighted the timeliness and importance of the chosen topics in today’s fast-paced information world.

Vice President Odunwa Ifeanyi underscored the role of information in making career decisions, urging students to seek accurate information about their proposed career paths. Oladapo Michael highlighted how accurate information is crucial for academic pursuits and personal development, encouraging students to be critical and objective consumers of information.

Corps members Ifelade Ifedamola and Odia Franca advised students to exercise caution regarding information sources, emphasizing the importance of seeking the right information at the right time.

Other corps members, including Akaange Emmanuel, Olabode Tosin, and Sulaimon Barakat Aishat, stressed the importance of students being mindful of the information they consume in school, within peer groups, and on the cyberspace.

‘The event, attended by school management staff and FOIA CDS coordinator Mrs. Seun Osinioki, featured a question-and-answer session, the distribution of 200 copies of FOIA Branded excercise books, Maths Set, Packs of Eraser, Staplers and other writing materials to students, and group photographs.’The event, attended by school management staff and FOIA CDS coordinator Mrs. Seun Osinioki, featured a question-and-answer session, the distribution of 200 copies of FOIA Branded excercise books, Maths Set, Packs of Eraser, Staplers and other writing materials to students, and group photographs.