Local Govt gives Okoku merit award via @iKanzee_RR

The Local Government Educational Authority
has given a merit award to1984 Nations Cup
silver-medal winner Paul Okoku for his
contributions towards the improvement of the
lives of children in Mainland Local
Government.
Speaking during the presentation of the award,
the Executive Secretary of the LGEA, Lawrence
Adetona  said Okoku was recognised for his
selfless service to the cause of pupils of St.
Paul Catholic Primary School, Ebute Metta.
Adetona observed that he was moved by the
decision of Okoku to spearhead the donation
of laptops and generating set to his school,
adding that such a gesture has greatly
improved the quality of learning at the school.
He also informed that Okoku also fed pupils of
the school to celebrate this year’s Children’s
Day and World Hunger Day on May 28.
“Okoku has shown beyond all reasonable
doubts that he means well for our children in
this local government and we on our part feel
that we should appreciate his contributions by
way of bestowing this humble award on this
humble man”, said Adetona, who urged Okoku
not to relent in his act of giving to the society.
“He should stand firm and continue setting the
pace amongst his former ex-internationals,
most of whom came out of other primary
schools but have sadly forgotten to give back
to the society that made them. We want
people to emulate Okoku so that our children
will have a better future”, said Adetona.