To expand educational opportunities, the Muslim Ladies Circle (MLC) has concluded plans to raise N8.5bn for the construction of a new boarding school in Ajiran, Lekki, Lagos State.
The Amirah of MLC, Alhaja Sherifat Adeyemi, told newsmen that the group had invested over N6bn on the project while it planned to raise the balance of N8.560bn during a fund-raising event slated for Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Daily Trust reports that established in 1974 with the aim of promoting socio-economic development, particularly in education and human capital development, MLC has been at the forefront of educational initiatives.
The proposed boarding school, it stated, aimed to cater to the increasing demand for quality education infused with Islamic teachings.
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The Amirah noted that Crescent Schools, founded by MLC in 1981, had been instrumental in producing skilled professionals who contributed significantly to society.
The new boarding school, situated on a 1.5-hectare acquired in 2002, will accommodate 500 students and feature state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms, administrative offices, hostels, a mosque and recreational areas.
His Royal Highness, Khalifah Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, will serve as the keynote speaker at the fundraising event.
