Nigerian Comedian, Bovi Ugboma has renovated some blocks of classrooms at his Alma Mata, University Staff School, Benin City.
On September 12, 2022, at the school’s premises, the newly rebuilt classroom block and staff quarters were officially opened by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu.
Announcing the commissioning of the project via his Instagram page, the deputy Governor of Edo State praised Bovi for the project while also encouraging others like him to do more.
“This morning, I commissioned a 430-capacity 20-classroom and 2 staff rooms project renovated by an Alumnus of the University of Benin Staff Primary School, Bovi Ugboma. The donor is also an international stand-up comedian.
“Despite my tight schedule coupled with the short notice, I made it important to be there to encourage him and other like minds. I laud his courage and the initiative for being responsible to give back to his Alma mater.”
Fellow comedians like I Go Save, I Go Die, and many others are among the dignitaries who were present at the commissioning.
