Sifax Group Boss Donates Building to Alma Mater

Funmi Ogundare

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, has donated a fully equipped building to his alma mater, Baptist Grammar School, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The building features a mini-conference room, staff toilets, a Home Economics laboratory, as well as an accommodation facility for corps members deployed to the school.
The commissioning ceremony, held recently, at the school premises, was attended by members of the Baptist Grammar School Idi-Ishin Old Students Association (BAGOSA), teaching and non-teaching staff, representatives from the Oyo State Ministry of Education, students and a delegation from SIFAX Group.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, represented by Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Group Coordinating Director, emphasised the importance of giving back and investing in the next generation.
“I firmly believe that education is the bedrock of any prosperous society. Every great society is built on the dreams and aspirations of young people; dreams that need nurturing and a conducive environment to blossom. A conducive learning environment is not a luxury; it is a necessity. By providing this facility, we are creating a space where future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers will be shaped, influenced and developed.
“This facility will serve as a place where students can explore, learn and re-learn. But, more importantly, it is a space where they will build confidence to dream big and aspire for a brighter future,” he stressed.
His commitment to the project, he noted, is not just about bricks and mortar, but about hope and impact and ensuring that no child feels limited by their circumstances.
“It is about giving back to a community that instilled so much in me and many others, it is about doing my part to create a ripple effect of positive change”, he stated.
The school principal, Mr Eyitayo Alade Bamidele, noted that the donation was a timely gesture, further describing it as a ‘utility building’. He also expressed his gratitude to the donor and SIFAX Group for their support and responsiveness during the course of the project.
“When I proposed to the Chairman, SIFAX Group about donating a building to the school, he welcomed the idea and started funding it immediately”, he added.
On her part, Mrs Jaiyeola Lewis, President of the Baptist Grammar School Idi-Ishin Old Students Association, lauded the development, while encouraging alumni to remain committed to improving the state of the learning facilities in their alma mater.
“Well, we know that government efforts are commendable, but we do understand that the government cannot do it alone”, she added.
The building is expected to be fully operational with immediate effect, with plans for additional support to ensure its maintenance and utilisation.