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: 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.

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.

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Lagos Education District Agege canvasses support for Technical Education

… Holds First Technical Quiz Competition For Students

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The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District 1, Barrister Margaret Titilayo Solarin has called for increased attention  to technical education in Lagos Schools, saying that conscious efforts must be made, henceforth, to give technology a prime place in the education curriculum.

The TG/PS made the call recently during a quiz competition organised by Teachers of Basic Technology and Allied Subjects for students of government and private secondary schools.

Mrs. Solarin, who spoke through the District Director, Schools Administration, Mr. Oluyemi Adeshina, said that the competition was aimed towards instilling the love for technology in the minds of the students.

According to her, "In today's society, there is nothing that we can do without technology. As a matter of fact, all sectors in the society rely heavily on technology for their effectiveness, hence the need to allow these students know the importance of technology in their academic career".

She added that it was important to let students realise early enough the roles which technology plays in the society as a whole so that they can be better guided in choosing their life career.

The quiz competition, according to her, does not only provide a platform for the students to exhibit their technical knowledge but will also expose them to the viability of technology and its ability to make the world a better place.

The TG/PS specifically appreciated the State government for the concentration being paid to education and technology under its T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, noting that Lagos is on the right trajectory by allowing practical subjects in schools and also making available needed technology to support learning.

Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of Basic Technology and Technical Teachers' Association of Nigeria (BATTTAN), Education District 1, Mr. Oludare Ayinde Akinyode observed that there has been so much focus on quiz competitions relating to the English Language, Mathematics and Sciences over the years.

He explained that the need to change the narrative and advocate for quiz competitions for technical subjects formed the bedrock for the competition, stressing that "We kept thinking about Mathematics, English Language, Sciences while we were neglecting the technological aspect of learning which is very important to education generally because no nation develops without technology".

He urged the students to develop an interest in engineering, architecture and other careers that can develop the nation and bring the students at par with other professionals globally.

At the end of the competition, the 1st Position, Public School Senior Category was Ijaiye-Ojokoro Senior High School and 1st Position Public School Junior Category went to Alaso Community Junior College.

For the private schools, the 1st Position, Private School Junior Category went to Honeyland School, Ipaja while the 1st Position Private School Senior Category was won by GRIMES International College.

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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