Lagos Assembly Commends Hon. Johnson Babatunde Over Laudable Project In Orile Agege

By Yomi Durojaye 

The Chairman of Orilẹ-Agege Local Council Development Area, Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde has again received commendation from Lagos State House of Assembly, Tuesday, 10th of September, 2024 for his laudable projects and service delivery to the people.

Lagos Assembly  Commends Hon. Johnson Babatunde Over Laudable Project In Orile Agege

Hon. Ganiyu Sanni, the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government Administration, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development who led the team said they have heard a lot about the achievements of the administration of Hon. Johnson Babatunde in Orilẹ-Agege and they came to see what he has done for themselves. He appreciated the Chairman and his team for being committed to making the residents of Orilẹ-Agege feel the impact of government in the LCDA by touching the health sector, education sector, empowering residents to improve the economy of the LCDA, working on improving the security of the LCDA amongst other laudable projects the administration has embarked on.

He however, encouraged the Chairman not to relent in his efforts to better the lives of the residents of the LCDA.

The Council Chairman while responding to Hon.Ganiyu appreciated the House Committee on Local Government Administration for paying a working visit to the LCDA to monitor if the residents are feeling the impact of government through the LCDA.

He assured that his administration would not rest on its oars but would continue to do more for it's people.

He also appreciated the Federal Government for  Local Government Autonomy that has been approved and also thanked the  Governor of Lagos State and his entire cabinet for the support being given to the  20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the state. He emphasized that without such support, it would be impossible for them to achieve any thing.

During the visit, the House Committee and the Chairman inspected some of the projects which include the Claudina Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Primary Health Centre, Orilẹ-Agege Community Junior High School, Eko Junior College, amongst others.

Also present at the event were Hon. Jubril Ayodeji Abdulkareem, Hon. Kehinde Olaide and other members of the House Committee on Local Government Administration; the Leader of Orilẹ-Agege Legislative House, Hon. Fayemi Adewale and other Legislative members; The Secretary to the Local Government, Mr. James Agboola; The Council Manager, Dr Adekoya Adesanya and other management staff of the LCDA, the Supervisors and Special Advisers amongst others.

Valedictory Service: Principal Govt. College Agege, Alamu Commends Sanwo-Olu, Alumni As 6 students received Scholarship Awards

 AgegePulse Magazine 

 6 students received Scholarship Awards

 Government Senior College, Agege area of Lagos, in Education District 1 has celebrated the out-gone 2022/2023 set, themed,  "The Release of the Eagles".

The event was held  In an atmosphere filled up with excitement and exhortations, one of the notable girls only schools in Lagos has held Valedictory Service for her 328 students at the school hall.

Speaking at the event,  the Former Permanent Secretary of Lagos Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja, said that Government College Agege is known for producing notable personalities.

She charged the graduands to see themselves as stars that will make a difference in their world.

Adelaja, who is also an old student of the school urged the parents and guidances to Continually support the students in their endeavors.

In a remark by the Tutor-General Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Mr. Adebowale Bashir congratulated the graduands for achieving the milestone.

Represented by the Director, School Administration, Mrs Maria Ojo, inspired the graduands to continue on the path of success as the District commended the school scorecards.

Speaking on the Valedictory lecture, the keynote speaker, President, National Association of Proprietor of Private Schools, Chief Yomi Otubela , charged the graduands on life after secondary School Education.

Otubela, spoke on Bad Companion Corrupts Good Character: Don't be deceived.

According to him, bad friends can influence someone with sound character.

He noted that imbibing values, such as integrity and honesty can see them through to adulthood.

The Educationist is optimistic of seeing the graduands excel in life with the values that have been imbibed in them.

The chairman of the event, Chairman, Strong Tower, Dr. Lekan Owodunni charge parents not to abandoned the upbringing of the children to caregivers alone.

In a remark by the Principal of the school, Mrs Bola Olushola Bola Alamu commended the academic attainment of the 328 Out-gone Students.

Attested to laudable performance of the students in the just concluded WASSCE, UTME and Post UTME.

The elated principal boosted that some of them have gained admission into university already.

Alamu Bola revealed facilities in the school such as the state of the Art ICT CENTRE STEM CENTRE, E - LIBRARY, PHYSICAL LIBRARY amongst others co-curricular activities have been very helpful to the students.

She commended the Old Students Associations, which of boost of notable personalities from various walks of life, including retired and serving Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State, for their unflinching support.

Alamu, thanked Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu T.H.E.M.E.S PLUS agenda on Education for providing facilities needed for learners to excel.

The high point of the event was presentation of awards and scholarship to 6 students by Seedtime Foundation; J.A Ade Foundation and MRA Odunsi Scholarship Awards

Some of awardees include Yetunde Temilade Okesade ; Ibukun Bose Akinola ; Paris Chukwudumebi Nwaide; Ifeoluwa Adeyemo; Sofiat Rasheedat; Aliyah Oyebanji.