Bringing Learning into Life. Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Extends Educational Outreach to Primary Schools in FCT, Abuja*
As part of efforts to promote basic education and support less-privileged pupils, the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation has successfully concluded its annual “Back to School” outreach across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The week-long project, was flagged off on Monday, 21st September, 2026, by the Chairman of the Foundation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, at the Foundation’s Headquarters in Abuja.
The Foundation’s team, led by the Executive Secretary, Mr. Ekeoma Ogwo and the Program Manager, Mr. Iheaka Iheaka, distributed writing materials to Hundreds of pupils in over 50 public primary schools across the six Area Councils.
Schools visited include LEA Primary School Garki, LEA Primary School Apo, LEA Primary School Karu, Samkings Primary School Karu, LEA Primary School Kayarda, Kuje Model Primary School, LEA Primary School Shetiko, First UBE Primary School Pasali, LEA Primary School Kotangora, Gado Nasko Science Primary School, LEA Primary School Phase 3 Gwagwalada, UBE Primary School Kutunku 2, LEA Primary School Mpape, LEA Primary School Dutsen Alhaji, LEA Primary School Kubwa, and several others.
Speaking on the initiative, the Program Manager of the Foundation, Mr. Iheaka Iheaka, said the project was designed to cushion the financial burden on parents and encourage school enrollment among indigent children.
According to him, “The idea behind this annual project is to help less-privileged students across the FCT and ensure that lack of basic learning materials does not hinder their education. We are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the tools to learn.”
Head teachers and pupils of the beneficiary schools lauded the Foundation for the gesture, noting that the intervention came at the right time as schools resume for the new academic term.
“The Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation believes that no child should be left behind because of lack of basic learning tools. This ‘Back to School’ initiative is our way of putting smiles on the faces of pupils and giving them the confidence to return to school,” he stated.
The “Back to School” project is one of the flagship education support programmes of the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, which has consistently intervened in education, healthcare and youth empowerment across Nigeria.
Ibrahim Nasir Mohammed, Fct, Abuja