Lagos State Education District 1 Rewards Staff For Excellence Service

The Lagos State Ministry of Education District 1 on Wednesday recognized some of its staff for their outstanding performances in the discharge of their duties. The merit award ceremony which is the 13th edition in the District was held at the Indoor Hall of Agege Stadium with awardees carting away various prizes.

Speaking at the event tagged 'Technology: A Panacea for Educational Advancement and Excellence'  the Lagos State  House of Assembly Committee Chairman on Education, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu stated that the event was aimed at recognising excellence, adding that the importance of technology cannot be overemphasized as it is now a pre-requisite for several internal and external examinations.

He also reiterated the state government’s effort in making education a front burner as highlighted in the recently passed budget in which Education took a significant part, assuring that there will be improvements in facilities and investment in workforce through training and development of teachers going forward.

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Barrister Titilayo Solarin emphasized the role of technology in educational advancement.

According to her 'The modern day knowledge of computer and its allied accessories have changed permanently our concepts of teaching especially for those who embraced it over the traditional way of teaching and learning.

Solarin also noted that the theme for this year's event was chosen to conform and align actions towards the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in which the first E stands for Education and Technology.

She also commended the government's effort in the area of using technology in educational advancement, one of such is the recently launched EkoExcel program in which teachers are being guided in the use of technology to take students out of the confines of the analogue world and also acquit themselves creditably in all aspects of human endeavours.

According to Mrs. Solarin, "Technology is no longer a substitute; it is now the main thing". While congratulating the Award winners, she stated that they have made a mark and set standards that others will race to catch up thus starting a race of healthy rivalry.

The event featured awards and prizes for teaching and non-teaching staffs with the principal of Vetland Senior Grammar, Mrs Abiola Elizabeth Taiwo going home with the prize for Best Principal Senior Category while Mrs Alamu Bolanle, the principal of Government Junior College Agege won the Junior category.

The award for Best Teacher, Senior Category went to Mr Odusanya Tolulope from Abibat Mogaji Millennium Senior Secondary School while the Junior category was won by Mr Adewale Moses from Lagos Model Junior College Meiran amongst other prizes and awards.


Dignitaries at the event included the Olu of Agege Oba Kamila Oyedeji Isiba, Mrs Adeyinka Oyemade former chairman of Lagos State Civil Service commission, The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 3 Mrs Yinka Ayandele, representative of the Chairman LASUBEB, Hon. Serifat Abiodun Adedoyin Representative of the Permanent Secretary TESCOM amongst others.

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Education District 1, Agege Wins Four Honours At Lagos Schools Debate

We Always Position Ourselves To Be The Best  Dr Ayandele

AgegePulse Magazine

The staff and students of Education District One, EDDI have once again proven that the district is truly a centre of excellence with another rounds of honours in the just concluded Lagos Schools Debate.

Over the years, especially since the appointment of Dr Mrs Yinka Ayandele  the woman with the midas touch, as the Permanent Secretary/Tutor General of EDDI by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, the fortune of the district has continue to soar astronomically around staff welfare, students academic and co-curricular activities.

Recently, some students of EDDI took their fellow students (debaters) from across the state to the cleaners in the Y2018 Lagos Schools Debate with veracious, tenacious and well-thought-out presentations that kept the judges and spectators inside the Blueroof hall of LTV8 jamming their hands endlessly.

Although, the cash prize was slightly lost to Agbede Senior School, Ikorodu, Masters Oluwatobiloba Odebowale and Denis Akinyemi of Vetland Senior Grammar School, Oko-Oba had to settle for the second position after dazzling like a million stars during their presentations.

Moreover, in the Best Individual Speaker category, the latter emerged 2nd while the former took the 3rd positions respectively.

Also, in the Junior Category, Akinfenwa Boluwatife and Adu Adeoluwa of Alimosho Junior Grammar School, Alimosho settled for the third place amidst fierce presentations from other participants in the category.

Speaking to AgegePulse Magazine, the Permanent Secretary/Tutor General of EDDI expressed delight towards the impressive performances of the students who represented the district. She thanked the state government and teachers of the students for creating enabling environment for learning and for developing the art of public speaking in the students respectively.

Our main target is always to win every competition we put in for, whether its academic or co-curricular activities, the target is always to take the top prize and be the best. Hence, we ensure we do not take anything for granted during preparation. I deeply appreciate the state government under the leadership of HE, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for the huge support and massive investment in education. Indeed, he is a leader with clear focus. I must also commend the students and their teachers for a job well done. Congratulations to the EDDI family. Dr Ayandele said.
 
A total of 3,015 schools comprising 1,688 public and 1,329 private schools registered for this years competition as against 631 students of the preceding year. Agegepulse learnt that the Zonal Preliminaries for Government Primary, Junior and Senior Schools took place at the 20 Education Zones and Districts, while those of the Private schools were conducted by their associations to ensure that their best candidates were fielded.

The Lagos State Schools Debate is a Literary and Debating competition organised by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Education for all public and private senior secondary schools in the six (6) Education Districts in the State. The aim of the competition is to develop and improve the public speaking skills of the students through provocative topics being discussed by the students, to add value to the co-curricular in schools, with the hope of increasing communication and research skills of the students for a Brighter Rewarding Future (BRF).

Exclusive: Lagos Education District One Holds 2017 Christmas Carol in Style

...Appreciates Gov. Ambode's Support For Education

It was praise and worship galore recently when staff of Lagos Education District One, Agege thronged Methodist Cathedral, Orile Road, Tabon Tabon, Agege, Lagos, to mark this year's Christmas Carol.

The carol cum musical concert tagged 'Oh Worship The King,' was excellently package to suit the purpose it was meant for as several soul lifting praise and worship hymns were rendered by students of the district.

There were lessons and readings from The Holy Bible in the Books of Genesis 3:1-12, Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-14 and Mathew 2:2.

Speaking to Agege Pulse Magazine on the significance of the carol, the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of the district, Dr. Yinka Ayandele ably represented by the Director of Schools Administration, Mrs. A.A Ako  said the district had recorded enormous successes in both academics and co-curricula activities in 2017, hence the need to unequivocally express gratitude to God and Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode who made it possible.

"We are people of gratitude. We recognise the fact that Jesus Christ is the King of Kings who alone, deserves our praises, worships and appreciations distinctively. That is what informed the theme of this year's carol.

"2017 has been a wonderful year for all of us at Education District One in all ramifications. We witnessed improved academic performances and excellent outings in all the co-curricula competitions (state, national and international) we participated.

"We have come this far because Jesus Christ was the pillar behind us. Therefore,  He deserves all the praises, worships, appreciations and adorations. Also, like Oliver Twist, we used the Carol to solicit for greater heights, sound health, abundant wisdom and understanding needed to better the best of this year in 2018.

"In addition, we appreciate the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for the massive support towards the development of education in the state. Apart from the timely and improved welfare packages for teachers, the Governor gave everyone level playing ground to inject creativity into how the best outcomes can be achieved in the sector. This led to the academic improvement witnessed across the state since he came onboard. Indeed, we are grateful." Dr. Ayandele asserted.

On her message to staff and other stakeholders of EDDI, Dr. Ayandele urged them to remain diligent and committed towards discharging their duties adding that there's always a reward for excellence.

"We have to continue pushing and remain diligent in the course of discharging our duties. As the saying goes, 'winners don't quit, quitters don't win,' we will continue to strive for excellence that we are known for, in the coming years."

"As you can see that the carol songs and hymns were rendered by students of the district. It shows that no child is useless. Every child has a special talent deposited in him or her that needs to be tapped. We are happy that our resolve to discover and nurture inborn talents manifested on a day like this." Dr. Ayandele concluded.