The Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja Aladeshonyin, has pledged support for the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) literacy campaign and promised to support the establishment of a literacy centre in Odo-Noforija.
Epe Insights reports that the monarch made the commitment when the Department of Adult and Special Education, College of Specialized and Professional Education, LASUED, paid him a courtesy visit as part of activities marking the 2026 World Literacy Day.
The visit took place during the department’s maiden literacy rally and advocacy campaign across Epe Division.
The initiative was designed to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and encourage wider access to educational opportunities.
The campaign particularly focused on adults and other members of society who may have had limited access to formal education.
LASUED’s outreach to Odo-Noforija reflects the importance of taking educational advocacy beyond institutional settings and into local communities.
The department’s engagement with the traditional institution also provided an opportunity to strengthen community support for literacy development.
During the visit, Oba Aladeshonyin commended LASUED for taking the literacy campaign directly to the grassroots.
The monarch described the initiative as a meaningful effort that could help promote education and improve opportunities for members of the community.
He expressed his support for the success of the programme and pledged to contribute towards its implementation in Odo-Noforija Kingdom.
The monarch promised both royal and financial support for the establishment of a literacy centre in the kingdom.
The proposed centre is expected to provide a more accessible platform for literacy activities within Odo-Noforija.
Such a facility could help bring learning opportunities closer to residents who may face challenges accessing conventional educational institutions.
The initiative also highlights the potential role of traditional institutions in supporting education and human-capital development at the grassroots.
Oba Aladeshonyin’s commitment further demonstrates the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and community leadership.
LASUED’s literacy advocacy campaign is part of activities marking the 2026 World Literacy Day.
World Literacy Day provides an opportunity to draw attention to the importance of reading, writing and access to education.
The campaign also encourages communities to recognise literacy as an important foundation for personal and social development.
For adults who did not have sufficient opportunities for formal education, literacy programmes can provide alternative pathways to learning.
Improved literacy can also support participation in economic, social and community activities.
The proposed literacy centre in Odo-Noforija could therefore become an important community resource if successfully established.
It could provide opportunities for residents to improve their basic literacy skills in an accessible local environment.
The proposed development is also expected to complement existing educational efforts within the kingdom.
For Odo-Noforija, the initiative represents an opportunity to strengthen grassroots participation in literacy and lifelong learning.
The support of the traditional institution could further encourage residents to participate in the programme.
Community involvement remains important in ensuring that literacy initiatives respond to the needs of the people they are designed to serve.
LASUED’s decision to engage traditional leadership also underscores the importance of local partnerships in expanding educational awareness.
Through such collaboration, educational institutions can better connect with communities and identify areas where additional support may be required.
The visit further provided a platform for LASUED representatives and the traditional institution to discuss the broader importance of literacy.
The campaign seeks to promote awareness and encourage individuals to embrace learning opportunities regardless of age.
This approach is particularly relevant to adult education, which provides opportunities for people who may have missed out on formal schooling earlier in life.
The Department of Adult and Special Education is positioned to contribute to these efforts through its focus on specialised and inclusive educational needs.
Its literacy advocacy campaign therefore brings attention to the need for continued investment in adult and community education.
Oba Aladeshonyin’s pledge has added further community support to the initiative.
His commitment to provide royal and financial backing could help facilitate efforts towards establishing the proposed literacy centre.
The development also reflects the potential impact of traditional leadership in supporting educational programmes.
As the campaign progresses, stronger collaboration among LASUED, traditional institutions and community stakeholders could help advance literacy objectives across Epe Division.
The Odo-Noforija engagement has consequently created an important platform for promoting education at the grassroots.
It has also highlighted the need to make learning opportunities accessible to a wider segment of society.
For residents, a community-based literacy centre could provide a convenient avenue for acquiring and improving basic educational skills.
The initiative could also contribute to broader human-capital development within Odo-Noforija Kingdom.
The partnership between LASUED and the traditional institution demonstrates how education stakeholders can work with community leaders to address local needs.
As Odo-Noforija prepares to support the literacy campaign, expectations will centre on translating the commitment into practical opportunities for residents.
The proposed literacy centre, once established, could become an important part of the kingdom’s educational landscape.
The campaign has therefore brought literacy closer to the grassroots while encouraging community leaders to play an active role.
Oba Aladeshonyin’s support further strengthens the message that literacy is a shared responsibility requiring the involvement of institutions, leaders and residents.
The LASUED initiative and the monarch’s pledge together provide a foundation for deeper collaboration on adult education in Odo-Noforija.
The development also reinforces the importance of sustained educational advocacy across Epe Division.
With continued cooperation, the literacy campaign could contribute to expanding access to learning and supporting residents seeking new educational opportunities.
