Obafemi before
Condition of the original building
Obafemi B5
Inside one of the original classrooms
Obafemi C8
Community members helping unload and carry materials
Obafemi C2
Building up the walls of the school
Obafemi C15
Getting ready to lay the roofing sheets
Obafemi A1 edited
Completed classroom block ready for students
Location: Pakuro Obafemi Owode, Mowe, Ogun State, Nigeria
Project Scope: 4 classrooms
Impacted Children: ~400 children
Timeline: February 2022 – May 2022
Community Involvement: Labor, clean up, and maintenance
Coalition: Build a School in Africa, LDS Charities
Background: Originally built in 1954, Obafemi Local Primary School is located in a rural area of Ogun State. The original classrooms are in poor condition and there is not enough space to accommodate all the students. This project will significantly improve the learning environment at the school. We are excited the follow the impact of this school on its community!
