The TOS Educational Initiative has taken another bold step toward strengthening literacy among school-age children in Lagos with the official launch of its One Dictionary Per Child campaign. The give back event, held on November 20th 2025, at Dr. Finnih Park, Opebi Link Road, Ikeja, brought together educators, community leaders, government representatives and the media for an engaging stakeholder session focused on revamping the culture of reading in public schools.
The convener, Taiwo Ololade Salvador, a passionate advocate for literacy and a proud product of the iconic Lateef Kayode Jakande free education era, shared the inspiration behind the project. According to her, education was not only a foundation but a ladder that helped her find her place in society. Now, she believes it is her turn to pass that legacy on.
Salvador emphasized that the initiative’s evaluation over the past fourteen years revealed persistent issues in children’s reading ability, pronunciation and comprehension of basic vocabulary. The dictionary drive, she explained, is deliberately crafted to bridge these gaps. Lightweight, practical and easy for pupils to carry, the dictionaries are intended to serve as everyday companions that build confidence, reduce peer-related academic anxiety and nurture a stronger relationship with language.
Salvador also applauded the Lagos State government for its longstanding leadership in education and called for its active collaboration in scaling the project across more schools.
Among the attendees was educator and speaker Alaba Israel, who described the initiative as remarkable and the first of its kind, praising its’ forward thinking approach.
Moji Olemoh, representing the Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government, Omo’oba Adeola Adetoro, also commended Salvador’s passion and commitment to shaping young minds. She highlighted the unique value of the dictionary, noting that unlike mobile devices, it is not a distraction but a learning tool that builds focus and linguistic awareness.
The event not only spotlighted the urgency of addressing literacy gaps but also underscored the role of collective responsibility of government, teachers, parents and organizations in ensuring that every child has the tools needed to thrive academically.
Salvador, called on the Lagos State government and other partners to be part of the campaign as education is a worthy and lasting legacy.
With the launch of this campaign, the TOS Educational Initiative is charting a renewed course for literacy development in Lagos, one dictionary at a time.
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