Sonayon James (Founder/CEO of BSJ Foundation)

The Bolarinwa Seyon James (BSJ) Foundation is delighted to inform the public about the success of 'Operation Clean Badagry’, which was held on Saturday, 21st April.

We visited and cleaned the historical 'Badagry Town Hall' which was organised by Bolarinwa Seyon James (BSJ) Foundation, to help promote an act of community service and progression in Badagry. A tremendous number of youths across Badagry volunteered their time to rejuvenate the monumental Town Hall, the dedication shown was overwhelming and inspiring. ‘Operation Clean Badagry’ started in the early hours of Saturday morning with Sonayon James (Founder/CEO of BSJ Foundation) who opened the event by addressing the youths on the objective of programme, what it intends to achieve, along with other future plans and goals. The BSJ Foundation officials and youths displayed share enthusiasm and energy, despite lengthy hours spent cutting the grass, sweeping hallways, cleaning windows, washing toilets, collecting the trash and disposing other unwanted waste which were polluting the environment. There were moments during recess from activities, where BSJ Foundation officials had the opportunity to interact with the community’s youth to gain better understanding on their current situation and future aspirations, our officials were readily available to listen to their queries and provide advice. All activities from start to finish were well co-ordinated and the result was outstanding.

The relentless effort contributed by all parties involved, toward their community and the task in hand, also drew in more attention from other youths and families in the area, which led to multiple volunteer requests to join (BSJ) Foundation’s next program. The anticipation expressed for our upcoming community program later this year – ‘BSJ: Badagry Visitation & Charity Fair’, only goes to show that the youth of today still want to contribute to improving their community, but they simply need guidance and focus to lead them towards a positive path. BSJ Foundation is fully dedicated to nurturing our youths into a more brighter and successful future. Sonayan James (Founder/CEO of BSJ Foundation) gave a powerful closing speech to thank and inspire the youths of Badagry, she asked them to always give 100% to serving their community, so Badagry’ s heritage is preserved through history and many more years to come.

Well done BSJ Foundation and the Youths of Badagry – onwards and upwards!

Watch this space - for more details on our next program (Dates - TBA)