The IBWU Foundation (-It Begins With U-), a Canada-based registered Charity and not-for-profit, has officially partnered with the Kemi Irinoye Foundation (KIF) to launch the “Cleanest School in Ibadan Programme 2026”, a transformative initiative aimed at promoting hygiene, sanitation, innovation, and civic responsibility among secondary school students across Ibadan.
 
IBWU Foundation, known for executing similar impactful projects across Nigeria, continues to expand its footprint with plans to reach even more states nationwide. In selecting Ibadan for this phase, the organisation chose to partner with KIF, recognising its strong track record in designing and implementing high-impact programmes that drive meaningful change.
 
The programme, formalised through a signed Memorandum of Understanding in March 2026, will engage schools in a structured competition designed to encourage clean, sustainable, and innovative learning environments. Participating schools will be evaluated on key criteria, including cleanliness, creativity, teamwork, sustainability, and effective use of resources.

To incentivise excellence and participation, the IBWU Foundation is offering a grand prize of N1 million to the cleanest school, along with cash rewards for schools placed second, third, and fourth, as well as scholarships and other awards. These prizes are intended not only for recognition but also to support continued improvements in school environments.
 
Implemented in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Education and supported by relevant government agencies, the initiative will span multiple phases, from stakeholder engagement and school registration to inspections, media engagement, and a grand award ceremony recognising top-performing schools.
 
Speaking on the partnership, the Executive Director of the Kemi Irinoye Foundation, Kemi Irinoye, expressed appreciation to IBWU Foundation for its commitment to youth development and environmental sustainability.