The road to impact is paved with consistent action.
Building on the momentum of our first visit, our team went on our second school outreach to Magbon Alade Junior Grammar School, a day that truly highlighted the power of local connection and positive messaging.
Our day began not at the school, but at the LGA where we loaded our mini-bus with gift items and boarded. Despite being a tight squeeze with more than a few team members and a lot of items, the twenty-minute-ish ride was filled with chats and jokes. This small adventure was a testament to our team’s dedication and ability to make things happen.
When we arrived the welcome set a positive tone for this day. We met with the principal and his team, who were very happy and thankful for our presence. After discussing our goals and receiving some valuable advice, we took some group pictures before the students were assembled. The students who were available for this meet this day were the SS2 students,
The core of our message that day was delivered in two powerful acts. Gabriel, our founder and CDS President, spoke passionately about the importance of having a positive mindset and how to develop it from a young age. Following him, George, a local from the community, stepped up. His talk was incredibly motivating. He shared his personal history, detailing how his focus on books and being a good person led him to scholarships and a great university education, which is now propelling his career. His message resonated deeply because, as a local, the students saw a blueprint for success right where they stood.
The talks were very interactive, with Gabriel and George engaging the students in smaller Q&A sessions during their talks. This led into the main question-and-answer session led by Tioluwanimi. The assembly ground erupted with enthusiasm as students screamed, “Pick me! Pick me!” The winners of these sessions were rewarded with gift items. It was a very fun session.
This outreach was strategic: the gifts were not random. While the essentials like pens and books went to all, the more valuable items like mathematical sets, school bags, and sandals were given based on excellent performance in the Q&A or genuine need (students using worn-out or unapproved items). This approach of rewarding merit and addressing necessity is a core value of PMI. The day concluded with the school team surprising us with snacks—a small, unexpected gesture that showed their sincere appreciation, as well as thankful messages from the school’s team, and a lot of cheers from the students.
It was one to remember.
