The Karim Adeyemi Foundation Empowers 50 Schools with Safety Lifeline

The Karim Adeyemi Foundation Empowers 50 Schools with Safety Lifeline

The Karim Adeyemi Foundation has launched a bold and life-saving campaign to improve the safety of school children in Oyo State. The Foundation, driven by the vision of international footballer Karim Adeyemi, is leading a new initiative to equip 50 public primary schools with emergency medical tools and vital first aid training.

Through a powerful partnership with the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the Foundation is rolling out the Safe Schools Initiative: First Aid for All. This project targets schools across six local government areas—Egbeda, Akinyẹle, Lagelu, Ido, Oluyole, and Ona Ara—with a clear goal: to build safer classrooms and give children and teachers the power to respond to health emergencies.

Each school will receive a fully stocked first aid box, filled with medical supplies designed to handle the most common emergencies. But the real value of the initiative lies in what comes next—hands-on training.

The Nigerian Red Cross, Oyo State branch, is stepping in to train teachers and pupils in CPR and other life-saving skills. These sessions will not only teach people how to treat wounds and manage emergencies, but also give them confidence and a sense of responsibility for one another’s safety.

At the heart of this initiative is Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, the Executive Chairman of Oyo SUBEB. Known for his passion for youth development and football, Dr. Adeniran praised the Foundation’s leadership in launching the project. He highlighted how Karim Adeyemi’s personal journey, from grassroots sports to international football, reflects a deep commitment to giving back.

“Karim Adeyemi is showing our children that success comes with purpose,” Dr. Adeniran said. “This initiative is not only about first aid—it’s about valuing life and making our schools safer.”

Dr. Adeniran also offered physical support by providing a venue for the training and opened the door to further partnerships. He expressed strong interest in combining health and sports-based interventions in Oyo’s public schools through long-term collaboration with the Foundation.

This collaboration was further strengthened during a visit that brought together SUBEB executives and the Foundation team. Key figures present included Princess Ladipo Olaide Aderonke, Executive Secretary to the SUBEB Chairman; Mrs. Funmi Kehinde Adeyomoye, Director of School Services; and Oluwaseun Ologunde, Principal Education Officer. They joined the Foundation’s delegation in mapping out the rollout of the project.

At another meeting, members of the Foundation sat down with leaders of the Nigerian Red Cross. Representing the Red Cross were Mr. Ojo Olaleye, Branch Secretary; Mr. Jolaosho Samuel, Disaster Management Officer; and Mr. Akinyemi Makinde, the PGI Focal Person. Together, they inspected the contents of the first aid boxes, making sure everything inside could serve a real need in school environments—from treating cuts and burns to handling fainting spells or choking incidents.

After careful checks, the Red Cross officials approved the equipment. They also renewed their pledge to provide professional training to school staff and students on how to use the tools effectively.

The first round of donations and training is scheduled to take place on May 22, 2025. On that day, all 50 schools from the six local government areas will receive their medical kits and go through a day-long first aid workshop. The goal is simple: to create safer, more responsive school communities.

The Karim Adeyemi Foundation, already known for running the Adeyemi Football Club in Ibadan, has long believed in the power of youth. But this time, instead of coaching children on the pitch, the Foundation is helping them stay safe in the classroom.

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This expansion into school safety shows a wider mission—one that goes beyond sports to tackle real-life problems. The Foundation believes that every child should have the chance to learn, grow, and stay healthy. And for that to happen, schools need to be prepared for emergencies.

Parents will likely sleep better at night knowing that teachers and pupils have the tools to handle accidents. Pupils themselves will grow more confident as they learn how to care for one another in moments of crisis.

And teachers, often the first responders in school settings, will gain critical knowledge that can make the difference between life and death.

This initiative also sends a powerful message to the public: that community development doesn’t stop with football or education alone. It’s about connecting all the dots—health, safety, learning, and leadership—to build a better future.

The Karim Adeyemi Foundation has taken the first bold step. With continued support from government and community partners, there is room for this vision to grow even stronger. In the long run, more schools may join, more children may benefit, and more lives could be saved.

This is not just a donation. It’s a promise—a promise that our children’s safety matters.