...Distributes Over 150 GCE Forms To Orile Agege Scholars
AgegePulse Magazine
Aside from building infrastructure and construction of roads, the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. JS Babatunde has taken education as a major area of consideration of his administration. Since assuming office, huge investment has gone into providing conducive environment for teaching and learning within his jurisdiction.
Having invested hugely in the rehablitation of Ideal Primary School and Zion Primary School, sharing of writing materials to school pupils, the council boss has also distributed over 150 GCE forms to scholars in the council as part of his commitment to improve and enhance literacy level in Orile Agege LCDA.
In a brief chat with AgegePulse, the council boss, stated that: "The annual GCE form distribution is meant to eradicate illiteracy, to make education as a priority and to reduce crime rate among the youths and more importantly to give opportunities to those that can't afford to buy the form. Education is a major tool to empower our youth and chide them away from societal vices. We'll continue to support this course."
Also, Hon. JS Babatunde pledged to support Ogunshina Taiwo and Kehinde ( Beneficiaries) by paying their tutorial fees in order to encourage and boost their performances in the upcoming exams.
The council's Vice Chairman who doubles as Supervisor for Education, Hon.Kafilat Akanni Pedro, commended Hon. JS Babatunde for his biased commitment towards given the people of Orile Agege an enabling environment to thrive when it comes to education.
The beautiful lieutenant urged beneficiaries of the GCE forms to take advantage of the chairman's gesture as an opportunity to plan for their chosen career. she advised them to make adequate preparation that will herald success during the examination period, adding that to whom much is given, much is expected.
Leader of the House, Hon. Wale Fayemi, Hon. Councillors and Supervisors, HoA, Mr Azeez Ademola and other management staff of the council marked attendance at the event.
