{"id":18115,"date":"2026-06-20T13:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/young-namatai-brings-clean-water-to-aleelo-village-a-remarkable-journey-from-classroom-to-community-impact\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:53:15","slug":"young-namatai-brings-clean-water-to-aleelo-village-a-remarkable-journey-from-classroom-to-community-impact","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/young-namatai-brings-clean-water-to-aleelo-village-a-remarkable-journey-from-classroom-to-community-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Namatai brings clean water to Aleelo Village: A remarkable journey from classroom to community impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The people of Aleelo heartily receive the gift of clean refreshing water from Namatai Tembo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International School of IITA<\/a> and the friends and family of Namatai Tembo, a young alumna of the school who turned a school project into a life-changing initiative, recorded a heartwarming milestone at Aleelo Village on 6 May. What began as a simple classroom inquiry has blossomed into a tangible act of love and service: donating a well that will provide clean water to the Aleelo community in Akufo, Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, and its local school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The International School of IITA is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School that runs the Primary Years Program (PYP), where students in their final year make project exhibitions of their choice, having learned through inquiry-based education. Namatai\u2019s journey began three years ago during her Grade 3 studies. Inspired by lessons on the importance of water and its scarcity in many parts of the world, Namatai and her classmates initially dreamed of digging a borehole for a local community. However, faced with financial limitations, they donated buckets and a water tank to people who needed water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Namatai\u2019s
Namatai\u2019s colleague, guests, and Aleelo villagers walking to the well\u2019s location for the ceremonial opening.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring these classes, a seed of inspiration was planted in my heart,\u201d Namatai shared during the well-opening ceremony. \u201cWe wanted to do something special, to dig a borehole for a local school. Although we couldn\u2019t achieve it then, I never gave up on that dream.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With unwavering determination, Namatai mobilized support from family, friends, and generous donors. Today, she stood before the people of Aleelo Village to hand over a fully functional well. \u201cEnjoy the gift of water,\u201d she told the cheering community. \u201cUse it to create growth and wellness in your lives. Accept my gift of love and determination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akindele Olutundun, speaking on behalf of the Aleelo community, expressed deep gratitude. She remarked, \u201cPeople from this village usually go to the next village to get water. The donation of this well will serve us well. It will also benefit the schools in our community, which are just nearby. We are grateful and hopeful for more support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Namatai Tembo poses at the well with her gift of love and dedication to the Aleelo Community.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Shepherd, Head of School at the International School of IITA, applauded Namatai\u2019s achievement. He said, \u201cThe PYP is an inquiry-based education program that encourages students to think critically and take action. What we are witnessing today is the power of this innovative teaching method. Namatai has not only understood what she learned but has applied it meaningfully. We are incredibly proud of her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the program is designed to prepare students for the evolving world of work and service. \u201cWe are raising a generation of thinkers \u2014 equipped to succeed in any field and to make the world a better place.\u201d Namatai\u2019s mother, grandmother, loving family and friends, colleagues, and esteemed teachers were especially proud of her. They all cheered and supported her with their presence and love at the opening ceremony and the first water drawing from the well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the first joyous drawing of clean, refreshing water from the well. Community members celebrated with prayers and blessings for Namatai, hailing her as a beacon of hope and a true changemaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributed by Folake Oduntan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related stories:<\/strong> August-2018-Edition.pub-checked.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July-TD.pub-2019.pdf<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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