EDUCATION: ORILE AGEGE LCDA DISTRIBUTES FREE GCE FORMS TO RESIDENTS

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

The Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon Johnson Sunday Babatunde distributed GCE forms to some deserving youths on Thursday, 12th of September, 2024.

Johnson Babatunde while presenting GCE forms

While addressing the beneficiaries, the Chairman said it gladdens his heart that there has been positive results from the previous beneficiaries of the GCE forms. He mentioned that some of them have made the LCDA proud as they have graduated from various higher institutions of learning and those that are still in school are doing excellently well.

The Council Chairman appealed to the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity that has presented o them by making sure they study seriously and come out in flying colours. He said "Education is the bedrock  of development and it is necessary you work hard to develop yourselves to make sure you deliver yourselves out of poverty.  Education is one of the major weapons that would help you achieve this".

He also advised them that when they finally gain admission into institutions of higher learning, they should make sure they do not get involved in cultism and other vices that would jeopardise their future. 

He further thanked the Vice Chairman, Hon Mrs Khafilat Oluwatoyin Akanni-Pedro who also doubles as the Supervisor for Education and also the Head of Department Education and Library Services of the LCDA, Mrs Ogunyankin Foluke for always encouraging his administration to embark on this project which has yielded so much results yearly.

The Vice Chairman, Mrs Khafilat Oluwatoyin Akanni-Pedro; the HOD, Education and Library Services, Mrs Ogunyankin Foluke; the Chief of Staff, Hon Tunde Olabode; the Supervisor for Special Duties, Hon. Adedokun Olubisi amongst others were at the presentation 

Children's Day: LAWMA Boss Tasks Parents on Recycling Education for Kids

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Children's Day: LAWMA Boss Tasks Parents on Recycling Education for Kids

As the world commemorates Children’s Day, Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has tasked parents on early teaching of waste sorting and recycling to their children and wards, to build a sustainable environment for the future.

He said this at the agency’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, as LAWMA celebrated with children, featuring a series of educational activities and games designed to engage children and raise awareness on environmental sustainability.

Gbadegesin highlighted the significance of instilling proper waste management habits in the younger generation, stressing that parents had an important role to play in educating their children about recycling and waste sorting, noting that early education on these topics was essential for fostering environmentally responsible citizens.

He said, "Teaching our children about recycling and proper waste management is required for the future of our environment. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that they understand the impact of their actions on the planet. By incorporating these lessons into their daily lives, we can nurture a generation that is conscious of their environmental footprint and committed to sustainable practices."

The LAWMA boss stated that the Authority’s commitment to environmental education extended beyond Children's Day, as the agency had been actively involved in numerous initiatives aimed at promoting waste management education in schools and communities across Lagos State, which included school outreach programs and community clean-up campaigns.

"As an organisation, LAWMA is dedicated to creating a cleaner and healthier Lagos. Our efforts in promoting waste management education are part of our broader mission to foster a culture of environmental responsibility. We believe that by educating our children, we are laying the foundation for a greener future", he noted.

In her goodwill message, Director of Environmental Education Unit, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mrs. Monsurat Banire, represented by Mrs Olufunke Olaleye, commended the Authority for investing in children, noting that children were the greatest investment.

She said: "When we involve children in anything we do, we are assured of a better and sustainable future.  The Ministry of Environment knows the value of environmental education and that is why we have the unit to raise you all as environmental ambassadors, who will preserve our planet. I celebrate you all and I wish you a wonderful celebration ".

Also speaking, the head of LAWMA Academy Training and Development, Mrs. Bola Adewumi, noted that the Authority was committed to raising children to become ambassadors of sustainable environmental practices, urging the children to maintain a positive attitude to the environment, to make it people-friendly.

Other LAWMA Management staff who gave their good will messages were: Director, Public Affairs, Mrs. Kadiri Folashade;  Deputy Director, Special Duties, Mr. Oluwakemi Sulaimon; Director of Admin and HR, Ms. Ranti Dosunmu; Deputy Director, Commercial Services, Mrs. Abimbola Opayemi; Deputy Director Medical Services, Health and Safety, Dr. Modupe Okoh; Deputy Director , Waste Management Research, Policy and Development, Dr. Essien Nsuabia; Deputy Director, Circular Economy, Mrs. Jirinsola Okubanjo; Head Customer Care and Corporate Engagement Unit, Mrs. Aramide Olaniyan, among others

For more information about LAWMA's initiatives and how to support efforts to maintain a clean environment, please visit www.lawma.gov.ng or call our toll-free numbers: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020 and 617.

Education: EDD1, Health District 1, Hold Seminar For Food Vendors to Enhance Hygienic Food Supply in Lagos Schools

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The Lagos State Education District 1 in collaboration with Health District 1 on Friday  asked food handlers and health teachers to step up hygiene in the handling and preparation of food to reduce malnutrition in children in the district.

The joyous Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Lagos Education District 1, Agege Mr. Mr. Bashir Adebowale, spoke at the Seminar for food handlers and health teachers under the District, Comprising , Agege, Ifako and Alimosho, advised vendors to all take their health issues very seriously.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Onikoyi Tawakalitu charged the school food  vendors on proper handwash, cleaning of kitchen utensils, and making their environment clean at all times.

Onikoyi said consuming unwholesome food without balance diet or that contained infectious or toxic substances was injurious to health.

According to Nutritionist, Mr. Olawole advised vendors that good nutrition involves the supply of essential nutrients in adequate proportion, adding that maintaining the highest standards of hygiene while working with food components reduces the spread and multiplication of pathogenic micro-organisms.

Miss Kafayat Adeyemi spoke on the benefits and advantages of Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA),  commended enrollees of the ILERA EKO health insurance plan for the support, patronage and utilisation of the scheme and also advised participants to take the opportunity to enroll their families for quality health care services in the state.

The Agency, according to her, is working relentlessly to ensure that access to healthcare is seamless and that Providers render quality service delivery at all times.

She implored ILERA EKO customers to bear with the Agency whenever they observe any challenge in the course of accessing healthcare services, urging them to call 24/7 Customer Service Lines 0800-ILERA EKO (0800-45372356) Toll-Free for enquires or complaints.

 

Earlier in the welcome address, Director, Vocational & General Competition, Education District 1, Mrs. Olajumoke Akinsehinwa said the training was put together to make the district food handlers a better people after the program.

She maintained that its responsibility of the district of ensuring quality, safe and hygienic environment, has embarked on training of food handlers and health teachers in the district to ensure compliance with best practices and food security for all students,” she added.

At the end certificates of participation were given to the vendors.

Insecurity: Bandits Force School Closure, Convert Classrooms To Hideout | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin

Bandit

Bandits terrorising residents of Zamfara and forcing closure of schools have converted some classrooms to personal use in the North West State.

Daily Trust findings show that dozens of primary schools in highly traumatised remote rural communities had been taken over by armed criminals.

The schools were abandoned by the pupils and teachers as a result of the activities of the criminals.

According to residents, the head master of one primary school in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the state was once confronted by armed men who asked him to close lessons for the day as they intended to sleep in the classrooms.

Without any hesitation and knowing fully the consequences of not carrying out their order, the headmaster immediately closed the school and asked all the pupils to go home.

Daily Trust learnt that scored of armed bandits have been killed in airstrikes after they took shelter in the empty classrooms in the abandoned primary schools across the state.

Apart from this, there were schools affected by a lack of teachers because many had rejected posting to rural schools due to the risk associated with going there to teach.

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Education: Lagos Schools To Resume 13th September, Adopts Staggered Resumption for Boarders in Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Students 

The Lagos State Government has announced the resumption guidelines for the Y2021/2022 academic session for public and private schools across the State.

In a release issued on Monday by the State Ministry of Education, the Honourable Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stated that all schools are expected to resume on Monday, 13th September 2021, while students of Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools will be required to resume in batches from Sunday 19th September, 2021.

In her words, “Boarders in Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools, as well as SS2 students seeking placement into SS3 class are expected to resume on Sunday 19th September, 2021. The revision for the classes will run from 20th to 26th September while promotion examination to SS3 class will start from 27th September to 8th October, 2021.

Mrs. Adefisayo further noted that the newly admitted JS1 students into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021 for a one-week orientation programme to intimate them on secondary school structure and modalities.

The Commissioner averred that other returning students in JS2, JS3, SS1 and the newly transited SS2 in the various Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools are to resume on Saturday, 9th October 2021, while classes for the students will commence on Monday, 11th October, 2021.

She also revealed that the adoption of staggered resumption for Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools was due to the presence of Y2020/2021 SS3 students currently writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to end on the 6th of October, 2021, adding that another reason is that the schools cannot accommodate seven sets at once in the boarding system.

Adefisayo, therefore, appealed to parents to abide by the new development for a smooth academic session, just as she implored the students to be more diligent and devote more time to their studies.

Education District 1 Agege, Trains 200 Students On Entrepreneurship Skills | AgegePulse Magazine

By Ayodele Ifasakin  

No fewer than 200 students of Lagos State Education District I acquired skills in different vocations during a three-week skills acquisition programme organised by the District to empower its students. 

The free skills acquisition programme, according to the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin, was intended to complement the classroom academic training for the students, alleviate poverty and encourage them to be self-reliant and independent. 

Speaking at the end of the annual Vocational Training and Skills Acquisition programme held at Government Senior College, Agege, Mrs. Solarin said that the Lagos State government is giving the students all-encompassing education to produce leaders with distinct knowledge, great skills and character. 

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary said the training held across all the six Educational Districts, commending Governor Sanwo-Olu for approving the programme for students of public secondary schools to acquire skills in different vocations and avoid reliance on white-collar jobs alone for survival. 

Her words: "It is a fact that unemployment has become a major problem bedevilling youths globally. Nigeria, just like other developing countries, is faced with several challenges ranging from unemployment, insurgency, diseases and insecurity, among others. Having the required skills to keep the country's economy vibrant and being productive will go a long way in addressing most of these challenges". 

Also speaking on the initiative, the Director of Co-curricular, Science and Technology Department, Mrs. Lucy Omoaka, disclosed that some of the student trainees have been selected for empowerment and would be provided with vocational tools and materials for exceptional performance during the period of the training. 

She said that the students were trained on Soapmaking (liquid, medicated solid soaps), Small chops, Hall Decoration, Tye & Dye, Make-up, Gele-tying and Adire materials. 

The event had in attendance the Director, School Administration, Mr. Oluyemi Adeshina; the Principal of Lagos Baptist School, Orile Agege, Mr. Michael Shofolahan and the Principal of the Lagos School Model Junior College, Meiran, Mrs. Olajumoke Adesanmi, among others.

Education: We'Re Going To Make Public Schools in Orile Agege A Model For Others - Hon. JS Babatunde | AgegePulse Magazine

...Promises To Deliver More In His Vision To Modern Orile Agege LCDA.

By Ayodele Ifasakin

JS Babatunde 

“To whom much is given, much is expected” you all have placed your trust in me, I promise never to let you down.

The Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Johnson  Babatunde has reassured the good people of Orile Agege of his commitment towards the modernisation of the LCDA.

Mr. Project disclosed this in a media broadcast share to newsmen in Orile Agege LCDA in Lagos.

"I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to steer the ship of this great LCDA once again as you all have come en masse to vote me back to the office as the Council Mayor in order to consolidate on what we have achieved so far. Seeking re-election back to the office I promise to do more and better in this new dispensation if re-elected. since you have made that possible for I will not disappoint you.

"In this new dispensation, we are looking forward to improving the lifestyle of the people through meaningful empowerment as we have done earlier in our previous administration where over 500 residents were beneficiaries of N100,000 each in our quarterly empowerment program.

"Widows and the less privileged were also not left out as we engage in the Monthly Distribution of Food Items in order to ease hunger among them. We also bought 19 Mini busses (korope) for unemployed youth who were selected systematically across the 6 wards of the LCDA. As a Government, we are consolidating on what we have achieved so far on empowerment and we promise to do more. 

We are going on a pace that will be higher than that of our first term on Road and Infrastructure where we embarked on so many Construction and Rehabilitation of Toads and Drainages within the LCDA in order to make life much easier for the people of this LCDA.

"Upon resumption, in office, we will not rest on our oars but be too swift to action by completing our Ongoing Projects and embark on New Projects which will be ready for commission before our first 100 days in office. We will be commissioning not less than 12 projects across all sectors in our first 100 days.

"On Education, we are going to make schools in this LCDA a model for others to follow as it’s our responsibility to ensure pupils have a conducive place to learn. In our first term in office, we embark on the transformation of dilapidated schools within the LCDA such as the Rehabilitation of Zion African Church Primary School, Ideal Primary School, 1 Block of 4 Classrooms at Girls High School, 1 Block of 6 Classrooms at Government Comprehensive Junior College. We also have ongoing projects at Oyewole Primary School Complex, State High School Oyewole.

"My appreciation goes to residents and indigenes of Orile Agege for making us have a peaceful reign in our first term in office and also relying on your unflinching support in the days ahead by ensuring you pay all taxes and levies as at when due because we are going to make judicious use of your money for the development of Orile Agege and also detest the vandalization of public properties". Said, the council Mayor.

Education: Adejare Set To Unveil Newly Constructed 12 Blocks of Classrooms In Agege Federal Constituency | AgegePulse Magazine

 

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

“The foundation of every state is the education in their young minds” —Diogenes

construction of blocks of classrooms 

It is known that education is crucial for every child as they grow, especially as it concerns youngsters who are not so privileged in the pursuit of education and other life skills which gives them access to opportunities. No child should be denied the access to qualitative and premium education on the basis of the financial limitations of their parents or guardian. This is the orientation upon which the voice of the good people of Agege Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare Mhr   built his goodwill as it concerns the education of teenagers and youths alike".

Hon. Adejare strongly believes that a major point of call for all stakeholders in Nigeria should be the right of every child to acquire knowledge in a conducive learning environment. Hence, as part of his drive to ensure that every child within his constituency enjoys access to comfortable learning, the MHR facilitated the construction of 12 blocks of modern classrooms and staff office alongside proper restroom and water system at *St. Peter Primary School, Agege*. This gesture from *Hon. Adejare*, is to compliment the efforts of the Lagos State Government in providing premium learning atmosphere and environment to every young resident of Lagos. 

As the saying goes that to whom much is given, much is expected... The construction of these learning classrooms is another election promise fulfilled by *Hon. Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare*. He takes this as a consolidation of the mandate entrusted upon him by the good people of Agege Federal Constituency. 

The MHR is passionately enthusiastic about education and will not stop at anything to ensure that every child, under his watch as voice of the people of Agege Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, gets quality education under premium learning conditions and topnotch school environments.

"There are definitely, more to come". Adejare asserted. 

Education: Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Blocks of Classrooms In Lagos Schools | AgegePulse Magazine ...Says Students' Access To World-Class Facilities's Significant

  

The Governor of  Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday Inaugurated blocks of classrooms at Oregun High School, Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Grammar School and Senior Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos. 

Middle: Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Housing, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka addressing journalists; Permanent Secretary/Tutor General Education District 6, Mrs okelola Oludara during commissioning of renovated blocks of classrooms at Oregun Junior High School, Oregun, Lagos

He stated that the projects will further drive the “Education and Technology” pillar of his administration T.H.E.M.E agenda.

Mr. Governor who was ably represented by his Special Adviser on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed that his administration has completed over 1,097 projects covering 970 schools across the State.

Sanwo-Olu stressed that teaching and learning can only be effective in a conducive environment. "The significance of the projects is to make sure children’s in the state have access to world-class facilities".

“In order to accelerate our children’s access to world-class pedagogical learning, we have aggressively embarked on the provision of blocks of classrooms, administrative office, schools furniture, laboratories, modern toilet facilities and security across the six Education Districts and Local Government Councils. Therefore, our children have access to quality education irrespective of their location.”

Addressing the media, Mrs. Toke-Benson  confirmed that Governor Sanwo-Olu led Administration has so far completed over 1,097 projects covering 970 schools across the State. In the last two years, our government has ensured the prompt construction and rehabilitation of 322 dilapidated public schools, while 87,000 dual composite units of furniture were supplied to Primary and Secondary Schools across the State.

While charging the  community leaders, schools administrators, staff and students of the schools to take ownership of the projects. “All hands must be on deck to ensure that miscreants do not destroy or cart away the properties of our schools. The security of our schools is our collective responsibility.”

The Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) Lagos State, Comrade Hassan Akintoye, commended Sanwo-Olu for his massive investment in education in the State.

Ramadan: Lead Exemplary Life As The Holy Quran Teaches - Arabian Sheik, Lagos Perm-Sec. | AgegePulse Magazine

Don’t recite, memorise Quran only, let it reflect in our lives - 

....Lagos Island Zone emerged first in Education District III Quran quiz.  

Left: TGPS, EDD3,  Dr. Yinka Ayandele 

As muslim faithfuls continue to observe Ramadan Kareem this period.

The Lagos State Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has urged Muslims to lead exemplary life as the Holy Quran teaches. 

Ayandele made this call during the year 2021 EDUCATION DISTRICT III, FALOMO IKOYI. annual Ramadan lecture for Students and Staff, held at Syrian Mosque, Ikoyi. 

Dr. Yinka Ayandele 

In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary said that Ramadan is not just to fast, but a period to move closer to God and strive to ensure that our morals are in line with the will of God. 

Urging that this period calls for re-evaluation of our deeds with God and mankind in the last one year.

Dr. Ayandele is optimistic that every supplication made for the greater Lagos State under Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu led administration and for Nigeria at large shall manifest. 

The Guest speaker, Chief Imam Syrian mosque, Ikoyi, Sheik Shami Nushi Shami, while delivering his lecture said that it's not sufficient enough to memorize or recite Quran without its reflection in our lives.

Speaking further on the topic: Ramadan: The Hope in times of despair" noted that in ramadan there's hope and necessity to show love to mankind as Quran teaches.

He revealed that embracing the doctrines in the Quran will bring solutions to current challenges in the world.

The Arabian Imam called for unity amongst Muslims irrespective of their countries, saying that God is concern with the hearts not the races.

He added that successes are assured when characters and  conducts are in line with the doctrines in the Quran.

The program also featured Quran recitation competition by Students from each zone in the District; Balogun Firdaous from Lagos Island; Jimoh Habeeb from Ibeju-Lekki; Adeniran Ashraf from Eti - Osa and Lawal Abdulateef from Epe were the semi finalists. 

After the impressive presentations by the contestants, Balogun Firdaous from King Ado Senior School, Lagos Island emerged first.

There were prizes for all the contestants.

The program had the presence of Imams of Suyrian mosque, Ikoyi, Sheik Ala Sayeed, Sheik Mahmud Shafts, Ustaz Sulaimon Kone, Ustaz Ibrahim Omokewu Gbogbo Alfa, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers' Eti-Osa, Mrs Taibat Abasido, Ancopps Representatives, Mutant representative.

Education: Lagos Introduces Initiative To Enhance Students' Performance In EDD1, Agege| AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education, has introduced a technology intervention programme tagged "STEAM" to the State's Education sector. 

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Barrister Margaret Solarin, stated that the STEAM initiative, an acronym for ‘Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics', which kicked off on Monday at the Education District I in Agege, is aimed at aiding the performance of students in both internal and external examinations.

L-R: 3rd, Lagos Commissioner for Education,  2nd, Barrister Solarin, TGPS, EDD1

Solarin said, "In a bid to work successfully with the State Government in actualising its plans for our teachers and students to excel, we at the District Level have keyed into this special intervention programme which will help to put in place needed requirements for our students to excel and perform better".

She extended her appreciation to all the technical partners who are ready to give the district maximum support in the supplies of the gadgets and enabling environment needed. 

The Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mrs. Adetola Salau, explained that the State Government is harnessing every laudable initiative that would aid a better performance of students in external examinations, stressing that 'STEAM'' was one of such initiatives. 

She said that her office has entered into a partnership with the United States of America and German Embassies in order to have a very formidable team for the intervention programme and achieve better WASSCE results from the students in subsequent examinations. 

According to her, the focus emanated from the statistics of students performance in WASSSCE and the need to focus on some critical areas which would be covered under the STEAM initiative. 

She harped on teaching methodology that is dynamic and in tandem with the present-day realities, adding that teaching in a way that provokes creativity and new ideas should be encouraged as against teaching in abstract.  

The SSA pointed out that Lagos, and by extension Nigeria, has a lot of human resource potentials such as the students, and it is expected that they would be adequately nurtured and tutored by their teachers.

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PIX : (L-R) A Cultural Specialist, Ibrahim Aliu, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District I, Barrister Titilayo Solarin; Senior Special Assistant on Education, Mrs. Adetola Salau and the State Coordinator, Policy Adviser, Technology, Mrs. Chinazor Okoye during the event.

Education: Sanwo-Olu Rewards EDD1 Agege Teacher, Other Outstanding Teachers With Brand New Cars | AgegePulse Magazine

 

… Lauds Teachers for Placing Lagos on National Pedestal

… Inaugurates Finalists as Ambassadors of the State

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, today presented cars, among other gifts, to outstanding teachers and school administrators in the State in fulfilment of his promise to reward excellence and hard work in the teaching profession.

Speaking at the grand finale of the Y2020 Teachers Merit Awards held at the Sports Pavilion, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that the initiative is in line with the State Government’s commitment to using education as a weapon to change the world, adding that through education, which represents the third pillar of the present administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, a template was developed towards rewarding selflessness, dedication and diligence amongst teachers in the State.

While appreciating the feats achieved by teachers in the State, especially in national competitions, he declared that “Our teachers keep placing Lagos on national pedestal”.

Sanwo-Olu opined that if teachers have such exceptional qualities, pupils will not only excel in academics but will also exhibit innate sterling abilities in cognitive, psychomotor, affective and co-curricular areas of learning.

His words: “Our teachers must continue to uphold the ethics of the teaching profession and display an uncommon sense of responsibility and greater commitment to duty”.

The Governor affirmed that the group of awardees will serve as Lagos State Ambassadors of Excellence in Education for the next year, while advising the teachers not to see the initiative as a contest but a way to motivate them to continue to put in their best, believing that such commitment will one day be rewarded.

“We will continue the massive investment in the education sector by improving the capacity and welfare of our school personnel, making the sector more ICT-compliant, exposing our teachers to international best practices as well as ensuring that our schools become a destination for work and learning”, he asserted.

Earlier in her welcome address, the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stressed that the event is indeed a testament to a promise made and fulfilled. She highlighted that the committee received over 3200 applications and through stringent evaluation criteria, they were able to select the finalists.

Mrs. Adefisayo lauded the Governor for his passion towards rewarding excellence, most especially enhancing the welfare of teachers, which adds value to the growth of the education sector.

The Commissioner informed that the finalists will be showcased and exposed to multiple opportunities which will enhance the vision of the State in restoring the prestige of the teaching profession and encourage the return of teaching as a career of choice for the youths.

Each of the winners of the Y2020 Award, which include Adesola Akindele, Temitope Gbadamosi, Temitope Ibiwunmi, Rasheed Odenike, Rebecca Oyinloye, Oluwaseun Balogun, Joshua Olasehinde, Abosede Padonu-Daniel, Ekundayo Ajiborisade, Tolulope Odusanya, Tawakalitu Akinleye and Ovinuyon Buhari, was presented with a car, tablets and plaques among other gifts by the State Government.

Responding on behalf of the awardees, an elated Mrs. Ovinuyon Buhari expressed appreciation for the gesture by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, describing it as a dream come true.

Mrs. Buhari applauded the State Government for its commitment towards supporting teachers and ensuring their welfare is given utmost priority, noting that the screening process was indeed intense but fulfilling as they were able to learn better ways of delivering service to their respective schools.

She, therefore, promised the Governor that all the awardees will not relent in ensuring qualitative teaching is enshrined in all Lagos Schools.

TGPS Dr. Yinka Ayandele Applauds Gov. Sanwo-Olu Over Interventions In Education Sector | AgegePulse Magazine

 

... As Education District III Holds Annual Merit Award 

Dr. Yinka Ayandele flanked by some district outstanding staff

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has applauded the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration's intervention in the education sector, saying that the introduction of many innovations into the education sector has improved the standard of teaching and learning in the State.

Speaking during the District's Annual Merit Award held at its headquarters, Dr. Ayandele lauded the State Government for swiftly rising to the challenge posed by COVID-19 in the sector by deploying new ways and means, through technology and human resources, to ensure that the pandemic had minimal effect on the State's academic calendar such as the introduction of virtual learning platforms among others. 

While noting that the various interventions have improved the performance of teachers as well as affected students in the District positively, Ayandele described the award recognitions presented to over 20 teachers within the District as one of the ways of appreciating the teachers' sense of commitment and selflessness before, during and after the Statewide lockdown last year. 

The TG/PS maintained that in spite of the pandemic, teachers in the District performed beyond expectations, attributing the feat to the priority attention given to technology and innovation in the Education sector by the State Government. 

She also acknowledged the support and encouragement of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS), Chairpersons and Executives of the State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), as well as Staff and Students of the District, in ensuring that policies on Education are fully implemented. 

In his remark, the Chairman of All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS, Lagos Island zone, Prince Biodun Iyun felicitated with the awardees, describing the awards as symbolic and motivational. He charged them to continue to put in their best in carrying out their statutory responsibilities.

Mr. Quazim Yusuf Adegboyega of Epe Girls Senior High School emerged as the overall Best Teacher (Senior Category), while the overall Best Principal went to Mr. Olusegun Olawale Osinaike of Ogunmodede Senior College Epe. An award was also presented to schools with 100% in 17 subjects in the last WASSCE and another special award for the Best school in beautification and cleanliness 

Education: EDD1 Annual Award: Teachers Are Silent Heroes, Says TGPS, Bar. Solarin | AgegePulse Magazine

 

The Lagos State Education District I, Agege, has held its 14th Annual Merit Award for Teachers with Miss Adefemi Adeola Adedunke of Oke-Odo Senior High School, emerging as the Overall Best Teacher in the District.

Speaking during the event held at the Government Senior College Hall, Agege, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin, said teachers' valuable roles in society can not be over-emphasised, describing them as “A special bred of people who have the unusual ability to change lives, ignite us in the most perfect way and mould us into what we are now; they are really our silent heroes”.

Mrs. Solarin explained that the merit award was initiated to ensure and enhance competitiveness and enhanced service delivery among teachers, pointing out that it is also in line with the Lagos State Government's policy of acknowledging and rewarding hard work, dedication, diligence, selflessness and excellence among the workforce.

The TG/PS highlighted some of the parameters considered in choosing the winners as creativity and innovation, mentoring and coaching, management abilities, excellence in contemporary scholarship of teaching and quality of examination outcomes.

“No nation can move forward and no system can succeed without great educators and administrators behind them, hence the reason for celebrating the great achievers that have gone the extra mile to achieve various feats”, she said.

Solarin also implored the teachers not to rest on their oars in ensuring quality education for students in the District.

In his remarks, Mr. Oluyinka Ogundimu, Chairman, House Committee on Establishment and Training, Lagos State House of Assembly, stressed that the essence of the award is to recognise staff personal contribution to the education pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda, noting that no Award can fully compensate the teachers’ sacrifices and impacts on the lives of the students and society as a whole.

Ogundimu urged teachers to understand the sensitivity of their roles, even as he tasked them to look beyond examination grades but also focus on inculcating values in their students to save society from future waste of resources.  

His words: “The teaching profession is both dangerous and critical because it involves human lives and the consequences of mismanaging this role may never be reversed. It is essential for the teachers to look beyond excellent examination results, and concentrate on inculcating values that would ensure that the students become respectable members of the society in future”.

He also appreciated the contributions of other stakeholders such as the Chairman, Orile-Agege Local Government Development Council, Mr. Sunday Babatunde, parents and the Old Students Associations for their efforts and visible impact on the schools in the district.

The Overall Best Teacher, Miss Adefemi Adeola Adedunke of Oke-Odo Senior High School, said teachers have been able to positively impact the lives of their students as a result of their determination to see each child as a person and not just a human body in a uniform.

She revealed how she has empowered several of her students with sewing machines among other things, some of which she got from her parents, who have been her major pillar of support and encouragement, adding that there is no student that is useless or cannot excel with proper guidance and someone to believe in them.

Adedunke, who is a product of Lagos State Model College, Badore, said she is always excited when she communicates with some of her students, who would have dropped out due to financial constraints, but had to rely on the vocational skills they acquired through her encouragement to sponsor themselves for the duration of their studies in higher institutions.

Other dignitaries present at the occasion include the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja; Director­- General, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni and other Tutors 

Education: Oke-Odo Senior High School Agege Wins Y2020 Essay Writing Competition | AgegePulse Magazine

Winners have emerged at the grand finale of the Y2020 Essay competition amongst students of Primary, Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos State. 

Adekola Samuel of Oke-Odo Snr High School, Agege, Ademisoye Anuoluwapo of Egbe Junior Grammar School, Alimosho and Omodesire Liadi of Saint Agnes Primary School, Kosofe clinched the Star prizes in the Senior,  Junior and Primary categories respectively in an award presentation ceremony held today at the Ministry of Education, Alausa, Ikeja.

Over 700 participants from all schools within the State participated at the Zonal/District Preliminaries, which thereafter presented 140 eligible competitors from the 6 Education Districts and SUBEB for the State finals that produced winners in the three categories.

Addressing the Champions, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo expressed excitement, as she commended the competitors for their brilliance and articulate delivery. 

The Commissioner affirmed that the Essay competition, one of the Co-Curricular programmes of the Ministry is aimed at sharpening the research and writing skills of the students and by implication improving their vocabulary, adding that this will enable them to be confident, boost their oratory skills and have in-depth knowledge of their environment.

Adefisayo observed that the writers of the essay scripts displayed “the gift of deep thought and articulate writing skills to convey ideas, communicate philosophy, recall occurrences and peep into the future which are required in literary works”.

She encouraged the students to conduct researches on relevant topics and trending issues through online encyclopedia such as Google, Wikipedia and other search engines, which will aid their learning process and give them a wider scope, making them digital savy in line with the Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s Education and Tecnology Agenda. 

The Commissioner concluded by commending the efforts of their teachers, thereby reiterating that the State Government will not relent in its commitment towards providing a habitable and conducive environment for teaching and learning.

Earlier in a welcome address, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja noted that the essay competition in schools has provided a platform for the students to strive for excellent performance in the art of writing. 

Mrs. Adelaja stressed that the Ministry had to proffer new ways at engaging the Students amidst the Covid-19 period, in a bid to further boost their learning which is very critical to the State Government.

She appreciated all Stakeholders in the Education Sector and Parents for their immense contributions throughout the year as there is more to be done in the coming year towards preparing a greater future for the Children.

Ogueliwu Fortune of Lagos State Model Nur/Pry School, GRA and Muhammed Aisha of Baruwa Nur/Pry School, Mushin emerged the 1st and 2nd runners up in the Primary School Category while Olaniyan Noah of Vetland Junior Grammar School, Agege and Nlebedim Chioma of New-Era Girls Junior Secondary School, Surulere clinched the 1st and 2nd runners up position in the Junior Category

In the Senior Category, Ikeh Chidera of Gbaja Girls Senior High School, Surulere and Suliamon-Oba Maryam of Adebola Baptist Senior School, Surulere took the 1st and 2nd runners up positions respectively. Highpoints of the event were the presentation of Trophies, Plaques and gift items to the winners in the various categories

Amazing: Education District 1, Agege Student Scores 8As, 1B3 In 2020/2021 WAEC/SSSCE Result | AgegePulse Magazine

  

...Ranked Among The Best

 It's another amazing and oustanding results from student of Education District 1, Agege.

It was learnt that, one Abiodun Anuoluwapo Favor, from Vetland Senior Grammar School of Education district 1 had Eight (8) A1 and one B3 in all the subjects he sat for in the Year 2020/2021 WAEC Exam, placing the result as one of the best.

      

It was gathered that, the outstanding results of this brilliant student, strongly testified to the profound and conscious efforts of the visionary and awards winning TG/PS, Barrister Titilayo Margaret Solarin, who has always espoused both academic and extra curricular excellence amongst the students of Education District 1.

Her strategic vision, has always been the guiding principle of the amiable and award winning Principal of Vetland Senior Grammar school, Mrs A.E Taiwo. 

Congratulations to Education District 1 !!!

Congratulations to Bar. Solarin Titi

Congratulations to Mrs. Taiwo Abiola

Congratulations to Agege LG

Congratulations to Vetland  Grammar School

Education District 1 Distributes Mobile Phones, Radio Devices for Virtual Learning

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In a bid to ensure that students benefit from the online and media classes initiated by the State Government, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District 1, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin on Monday distributed mobile phones and radio devices to indigent students of the District. 

Solarin explained that the gesture was to further enhance the teaching and learning experience of the students as well as expand the reach of the virtual classroom lessons that had been ongoing since the school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

According to her, “The Telephone and Radio devices were donated by First Bank Nigeria through the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, to the Lagos State Government”. 

“Some of the beneficiaries included students of Iju Senior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye; Abibat Mogaji Millennium Senior School, Agege; Agege Junior College, Agege; Orisunbare Senior High School, Alimosho and Akesan Community Junior Grammar School, Alimosho”, she added.

The Permanent Secretary informed that the District had observed that some of the students do not have access to either phones or radio devices in their localities, hence the decision to give them the phone and radio devices for participation in the online classes for easy monitoring and evaluation. 

During the distribution exercise held at Iju Senior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye, the Tutor-General thanked the State Government for the initiative as well as the provision of conducive learning atmosphere, saying that despite the pandemic, the supply of furniture had been going on across schools within the District.

She also disclosed that many schools are undergoing rehabilitation, upgrading of libraries and renovation of laboratories at this crucial period, thus affirming the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to the Education sector. 

The Tutor-General, however, urged the students to be serious-minded and face their studies whole-heartedly, stressing that they must reciprocate the government's efforts of providing a conducive learning atmosphere as well as necessary tools make learning more meaningful and impactful. 

While assuring the donors of the devices that the gadgets would be used judiciously for the intended purposes, she called on parents to monitor the movement and attitude of their children, especially now that they are learning outside the school environment, in order to avoid abuse of the use of social media. 

In her words, "This is the time for parents to be more sensitive to the needs and yearnings of their wards, they should cultivate a cordial relationship with their children rather than entrusting them to the care of relatives, neighbours and friends because the rate of all forms of abuses in the society is alarming".

The Director of School Administration, Mr. Oluyemi Adeshina, said that it was expedient for both parents and teachers to work together to save the future of the children by being alive to their specific roles and by not reneging from their responsibilities. 

The event was attended by the representative of the Honorable Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Olufunke Oyetola, the District Directors, ANCOPSS Chairperson and Principal of Iju Grammar School, Mrs. Dorcas Adegboye, NUT representatives and Parents Forum members, among others.

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Lagos Embarks On Non-Destructive Integrity Test on Public-Schools Infrastructure

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The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) has flagged-off the non-destructive test exercise on public-school infrastructure to prevent any possibility of collapsed buildings and ensure safety of pupils, students and staff of the institutions.

Speaking at the ceremony, which held at Omole Senior Secondary School, Omole, Ikeja, the General Manager of the Agency, Dr. Abiodun Afolabi, said the exercise is another significant effort that affirms the commitment of the present administration to reform the Education and Environment sectors in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda.

“We are flagging off the commencement of this exercise, which will be carried out in phases. The first phase includes the conduct of non-destructive test on 25 selected Primary and Secondary Schools across the State and will last for two weeks”, he said.

Explaining that the non-destructive tests being conducted by the Agency are diagnostic in nature and will reveal any structural defects in the school buildings, the General Manager disclosed that similar exercise had been extended to private schools, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, with over 50 educational institutions in Ikeja subjecting their buildings to the test.

Afolabi revealed that the Agency, in 2019, also carried out a similar exercise on government buildings within the old and new secretariat complexes at Alausa and Oba Akinjobi respectively, asserting that all the buildings passed the Integrity Test and were, therefore, declared structurally fit.

He maintained that Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory is well equipped to carry out various quality assurance tests including soil, water, concrete,  non-destructive, Geoscience etc.

While advising residents to subject their buildings to requisite tests, the General Manager maintained that the process will go a long way in reducing the loss of lives and property resulting from building and civil engineering infrastructure defects.

Why Sanwo-Olu Appointed Metillelu as Acting Rector, LASPOTECH

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Mr. Olumide Olusola Metillelu as the Acting Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic for a period of three months, effective from 1st June, 2020.

According to a release from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the appointment is sequel to the expiration of the five-year tenure of the current Rector of the Institution, Mr. Samuel Oluyinka Sogunro on 31st May, 2020.

"The process for the appointment of a substantive Rector for the institution is ongoing by the Office of the Special Adviser on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, with the screening and clearance of 17 out of the 25 applicants for the post of the Rector", the statement read.

It further disclosed that Mr. Metillelu, prior to the present appointment, was the Deputy Rector (Academics) of the institution.

Children's Day : Lagos Education District 1 Agege, Celebrates Outstanding Scholars

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The Tutor-General/ Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Barrister Margaret Titilayo Solarin has presented gift items to some outstanding students that have distinguished themselves and excelled in both academics and Co-Curricular activities in the District.

She seized the opportunity of the Children's Day  to honour about 30 students  who had at different times participated in sporting activities, debate, drama etc including those that made the District proud and the state at the year 2020 Maltina School Games among others.

 The TG/PS led some officials of the District including school Principals and some administrators to the various residences of the students to present the gift items to them.

 She said that though the gesture may not equate the efforts and dedication of the students, Barrister Solarin averred that the initiative was intended to spur other students to aim for excellence by making their parents, school and the State proud of their performances.

 "The District deliberately decided to  appreciate these scholars on an ocassion marking the Children's Day celebration and to show these ones as shinning examples worthy of emulation."

  Some of the students who were honoured in company of their parents are: Renner Ayomide from Keke Senior High School, Ifako-Ijaiye, Kikelomo Yusuf and Babatunde Yusuf from Abibatu Mogaji Millennium Senior Secondary School amongst others

The TGPS congratulated the students and appreciated their various achievements in both academic performance and sports.

She admonished them to continue to study and work harder, especially in making an excellent use of the opportunities provided by the state government in the area of online teaching via television and radio.

Barrister Solarin seized the opportunity to thank the parents of the students and called on other students to emulate the outstanding performances of those honoured just as she admonished those honoured not to relent  but continue to aim higher for greater accomplishments.

She assured the students that the state government has a reward system in place to recognize and appreciate exceptional performances which sometimes could be in form of scholarship.

The TGPS expressed appreciation to the Governor, Babajide Sanwo - Olu for providing enabling environment and the wherewithal for continuous improvement and educational development in the state.

 "Let me also appreciate all the education stakeholders for their lofty contributions and efforts in getting the best out of the students. I will advise you to continue to unleash your potentials for the betterment of the state, nation and the world at large." Barrister Solarin pleaded.

By Alabi Rahmat (Mrs)