Students Dazzle At "This Is Lagos" Eko Schools Art & Craft Competition 2.0 As Nine Winners Get Scholarships

 Yomi Durojaye 

Students from Lagos State Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions across all Education Districts and Lagos yesterday dazzelled and amazed participants at the Grand Finale of 2nd Edition of Eko Schools Art & Craft Competition 2.0, themed: "This Is Lagos".

Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, Winner From Tertiary Institution and Chairman, House Committee on Tourism, Hon. Solomon Bonu

The event which held yesterday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos through the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

It was learnt that the competition provides a platform for young artists and creatives to showcase their talents through various artistic expressions. 

Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila said that she was delighted with the overwhelming response of students at this year’s competition. 

"A total of 489 participants registered, while 132 registered participants  submitted entries for competition from schools across the five divisions of Lagos State, as well as some tertiary institutions. The competition featured diverse categories, including Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Beadwork, Textile Design, Leatherwork, Digital Art, and Upcycling".

"Every artwork tells a unique story of imagination, dedication, hard work, and passion. To every student who picked up a brush, moulded clay, designed a textile, created digital art, or transformed waste into beauty, I congratulate you. You are all winners. (Please let us applaud the all)

"This year’s theme: “THIS IS LAGOS” challenged participants to creatively interpret the identity, heritage, resilience, innovation, and diversity of our great State. The artworks on display today beautifully capture the essence of Lagos, its rich cultural heritage, vibrant communities, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to sustainability.

"These outstanding creations demonstrate that our young minds not only appreciate our cultural values, but also possess the creativity and vision needed to shape a brighter future.

Mrs. Bopo thanked The Lagos State Government administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his continue to support for arts education, skills development, mentorship programmes, and platforms that encourage youth creativity and expression. She also acknowledged the beautiful idea of the former SSA to the Governor, Hon. Damilola Ayinde Marsha for the birth of such initiative. "We remain committed to partnering with educational institutions, industry professionals, and the private sector to ensure that young talents are given every opportunity to succeed".

Also speaking at the event, the Lagos State House of Assembly Chairman on Tourism, Art and Culture, Hon. Solomon Bonus, said the competition was a very big opportunity for students in Lagos to showcase their God's given talents.

Hon. Bonu while appreciating the quality of Art of student, He said that "what you create is not small,  it's not just a mere fit. It is something to be proud of. And this is your creation that brought all this about. Like one of the speakers said earlier, we will not be here without the students, so I want you all to clap for yourselves. 

"You have done very, very well. If I become a child again, I want to be in your position, because when I grew up, I was not given this kind of opportunity. It's a very huge opportunity, and I looked at what every single person here created, and I want to say that you are all amazing artists. You are geniuses, and creating such at your age, it means that there's so much more to look for, especially with Lagos State, because having that level of creativity and also having an avenue to showcase it is something to be very proud of".

To the winners that were chosen here today, and to everyone that submitted their crewtives, "I want to say, congratulations to you. Because there's something I say as an artist, if you do not showcase your work, then you've not started. You can be a great artist and create and put it in your, your bedroom, or put it in your cupboard, and you're the only one that will know what you're doing and be keeping it there. You can't even access yourself".

At the end, Nine student ermerged as winners at this year competition and were granted Government Scholarship with other state recognition. 

See below the list of winners at the  2026 Eko Schools Art & Craft Competition 2.0

TERTIARY

1. Goodness Popoola 400Level Lagos State University of Education 

2. Abdul Rahman Saheed 300Level  Lagos State University of Science & Technology

3. Boton Aina Samuel 400Level Lagos State University of Education

SENIOR SECONDARY 

1. Ajayi Pascal Maugbe SS 2 Methodist Senior High School

2. Makinde Opeyemi Abraham SS 2 Millenium Senior Secondary School

3. Akinola Oluwatobi SS 2 Sanngo Senior Secondary School

JUNIOR SECONDARY 

1. Mufutau Aishat Opeyemi JSS 2 Clegg Girls Junior High School

2. Orungbamila Oluwalonimi Esther JSS 1 Ikotun Junior High School

3. Saheed Khadijat Remilekun JSS 3 Community Junior Grammar School, Akowonjo

EDUCATION DISTRICT IV CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AT 7TH OPEIFA SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS COMPETITION

Yomi Durojaye 

The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, Mr. Olufemi Bamidele Paseda, warmly received and celebrated students from the District who emerged victorious at the 7th Opeifa Secondary Schools Sports Competition, a prestigious Lagos State-wide event that brings together top athletes from all public secondary schools across the state.

In his remarks, Mr. Paseda commended the students for their commitment, discipline, and exceptional performances, describing them as true ambassadors of excellence and determination. He noted that their success reflects the District’s strong culture of talent development and aligns with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda on youth empowerment, education, and sports development.

At the competition, Aje Comprehensive Senior High School clinched the Gold Medal in the Senior Boys Category, while Herbert Macaulay Junior High School emerged Gold Medalists in the Junior Girls Category.

In the senior category, United Christian Senior High School won Gold in the Senior Boys Category, while Government College Senior School proudly secured the Bronze Medal in the same category.

The competition also recognised individual brilliance, as students distinguished themselves by winning several personal trophies and recognitions. Best Goalkeeper (Junior Boys Category), Master Malik Balogun; Best Goalkeeper (Senior Boys & Girls Categories), Master Olufemi Nasiru and Miss Chima Ezeono; Highest Goal Scorer (Junior Boys & Girls Categories), Master Paschel Komoko and Miss Nwoba Chineye, while David Ayomide emerged the Highest Goal Scorer (Senior Boys Category)

In addition, Miss Ezor Gabriella, who won an iPhone 11 for her exceptional skill and leadership on the field as the Most Valuable Player (Senior Girls Category) –

Similarly, Miss Sikiru Mutiat of Lagos City Senior College was proudly chosen as the Ambassador of the Opeifa Cup, a testament to her exemplary conduct, talent, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Mr. Paseda lauded the schools’ management, coaches, and the District’s sports unit for their continuous commitment to nurturing students who excel not only academically but also in athletics. He charged the young champions to remain dedicated and to serve as role models to their peers.

He further encouraged them to remain focused and to continue combining their academic pursuits with extracurricular activities, noting that true education encompasses both intellectual and physical development.

VIRAL VIDEO: PARENTS, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BLAME UNCULTURED STUDENTS, BACK SANGO SENIOR SEC. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

 Yomi Durojaye 

The Parents Forum and Alumni Association of Sango Senior Secondary School,Agege; have blamed the attitude of some students for portraying the image of the school in bad light and backed the disciplined Principal, Mr Okunola Moruf.

In a recent viral video, some students were seen dancing to a music and chanting what some members of the public claimed  to be that of cultists.

The Viral Video threw the image of the school to mud and faulted the efforts of the School Principal, Okunola, popular called Officer Mufu.

The Principal was said to be hardworking, disciplined and leading by example.

According to the investigation carried out HOTNEWSNAIJA ONLINE, Officer  Mufu has been the engine driving the school to greatness considering how he has reposition the school.

In the words of one S.S 3 student, " Our Principal has been the symbol of hope to all of us. He encourages us to read and be good children.

" Through his personal efforts, he organizes Morning and Evening classes for us to learn more apart from our usual learning hours. He is God- sent to all the students. From 6:30am to 6 pm, Mondays to Saturday, he is a good leader and teacher.

 On the same vein, Chief (Mrs) Duroshola Olajumoke , the Chairperson of Parents Forum of Sango Senior Secondary School, said the principal is a hardworking and disciplined man.

She said, " Mr Okunola (the principal) is a very hardworking principal and disciplinarian. He is highly respected and  doesn't take nonsense from any student. The ugly incident was a bad stain on his personality and good leadership.

"On that fateful day, I was also in the school as they had a Cultural Day. After the programme, S.S 3  students still had their examination on that day. We don't know how the issue of dancing occured. But we (parents) are on top of the situation and we won't stop in talking to our children.

"On behalf of all parents, I can say it anywhere that the principal is a good man in all ramifications. And we want the principal back to the school.

Meanwhile, one of the Old students of the School who had passed through "Officer Mufu", Mr Lawal Ibraheem Okanlawon said the incident was unfortunate. He described the school principal as a dutiful and hardworking teacher.

"What happened in the school was an eyesore to the personality of the Alumni and that of the principal. Because the principal is an administrator per excellence. He was once a teacher in that school, vice principal before being elevated to be the principal. I was sad about the incident and  all stakeholders are doing something already.

" The parents, teachers, government and other critical stakeholders are working to be engaging with the students, " he said.

While Ministry of Education and Education District are investigating the matter, the parents and community are routing for Officer Mufu to come back as the Principal of Sango Senior Secondary school, Agege.

Orile Agege LCDA Chair, Babatunde distributes 100 GCE forms to Orile Agege students

 AgegePulse Magazine

The Executive chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon Johnson Babatunde has distributed 100 GCE forms to the students.

Orile Agege LCDA Chair, Babatunde distributes 100 GCE forms to Orile Agege students

During this distribution, he emphasized the importance of taking this opportunity seriously and encouraged the students to excel in their examinations.

He assured them that this is just the first step in their educational journey and promised to provide them with free Jamb forms if they pass their GCE exams.

In addition, Hon Johnson Babatunde acknowledged and commended the efforts of the vice chairman and Supervisor for Education, Hon  Pedro Kafilat Toyin  Akanni, for her initiative and encouragement in supporting this programme.

Their combined efforts aim to empower the students of Orile -Agege LCDA by providing them with educational opportunities and assisting them in their academic pursuits.

BREAKING: Lagos primary six, JSS3, SSS3 students to resume August 3

PublishedJuly 3, 2020

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Sodiq Oyeleke

AgegePulse Magazine

The Lagos State Government has reopened schools for students in “transitional classes” from August 3.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known in a televised press briefing on Friday.

He, however, clarified that though schools would be reopened for the transitional classes on August 3, students in Senior Secondary School three and Technical School three would resume first.

He added that pupils in primary schools and Junior Secondary School three students would resume to school a week or two weeks after the SSS3 students’ resumption.

The governor asked school authorities in the transitional classes to ensure adequate preparation for resumption ahead of August 3.

He said, “Tertiary institutions will remain closed. We continue to support online teaching during this period. However, students in the transitional classes who have mandatory public examinations ahead of them will be permitted to resume for revision classes and examinations. The commencement date for this will be from Monday, August 3rd

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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.

Education: LASG Welcomes Students back to School for 2nd Term, 2019/2020 Academic Session

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Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has welcomed students of both Public and Private Schools as they return to school for the 2nd Term 2019/2020 Academic Session on Monday, January 6.

A statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner by the Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni clarified that students of Private Schools and Public Senior Secondary Schools will resume on Monday 6th January, 2020 while all Public Primary School students are expected to return for classes on Monday 20th January, 2020.

The release urged all students in boarding school to return to their hostels by Saturday 4th January, 2020.

The Commissioner advised Proprietors and School Administrators to ensure strict compliance with the Lagos State Government academic calendar/resumption dates, wished them a successful academic session and solicited their support in maintaining the high educational standards in Lagos State.

#LASG
#ForAGreaterLagos

Future Matters Concepts Honours Anigbajumo, Dedicates Award to Students

...urges students on Skills Acquisition

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The name of Hon. Kolawole Anigbajumo has turned to a household name when it comes to giving back to the community,

As a Tailor and Leader of Agege Local Government Legislative Arm, the reward for  service to God and humanity have earned him an award by Future Matters Concepts, FMC  in a program organized for outgoing secondary School students, in Agege tagged "Beyond Secondary Education, What Next" 8.0.


He was honoured in an event held yesterday at Dami Event Centre, Agege for his commitment and passion in empowering youths.

According to the Convener, Walex Adeleye said that, the award was conferred on him over his contributions and passion towards the brighter future of young people in Agege.

Recall, Anigbajumo was a teacher/instructor at Agege Local Government Vocational centre in 2006 with a stipends aiming at imparting knowledge to young ones.

In a remark, Anigbajumo narrated his life story as a successful tailor and now a legislator.

"The tailoring job has help me to achieve my desired tertiary education which has placed me where I am today, as the Leader and No.3 man in the recent administration in Agege.
Though it's God doing and I give thanks to the Almighty".

He urged all the participating students to always focus on their studies and imbibe the culture of acquiring a vocational skill while growing up in life.

while receiving  the award, "I thanked the initiative of FMC for organizing such laudable program, I once again dedicated this Award to students as they are the brighter and shining stars of tomorrow". Anigbajumo concluded.

International Poetry Day: EDD1 Students Dazzle With Poetic Skills

...As The United Nations, EDD1 Partner To Celebrate In Style 

...Next Wole Soyinka Discovered

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As the world celebrates International Poetry Day, United Nations Information Centre, UNIC Lagos, in collaboration with Lagos Education District 1, Agege hosted Poetry Competition to commemorate World Poetry Day 2019, SDG 13.

15 Students from the three zones under the District - Agege, Ifako Ijaye and Alimosho, showcased raw talents/skills in poetry space with the topic; "Combating Climate Change in Nigeria.

It was a show of poetic dexterity, steamed up by excellent manipulation of several poetic devices. The young poets kept the audience glued with all ears opened, carefully listening to their lines that were not short of rhythm, fluency, interesting and appealing diction needed to pass across the purpose of the topic.

After a keen contest, Mr, Aikulola, the Chief Judge of a 5-man Panel, adjudged Ocheje Favour of Oke-Odo Senior High School as the winner after a wonderful display of poetic skills with clear and unambiguous lines to driver her message home.

Saba Basit of Ikotun Senior High School and Fadairo Ayomide came 2nd and 3rd respectively. Government Junior College representative, Abdul Malik Ummi who came 4th with a close score with the 3rd position was also rewarded.

In her remarks, Tutor General Permanent Secretary Education District One, Dr. Yinka Ayandele expressed delight at the performance of the young poets/writers, saying that she was busy applauding the students from the first presentation to the very last.

Dr. Ayandele commended the United Nations especially the Director of Information Centre (UNIC), Dr. Oluseyi Soremekun for his passion for genuine development of students academically.

The award-winning educationist who just celebrated her birthday said; "Education District One is set to produce the next set of Wole Soyinka and other world recognised poets in the nearest future." She added that the students have proven beyond doubt that they are ready to excel in the poetry space.

The Director, UNIC, Dr. Soremekun said the 2019 World Poetry Day theme "Combating Climate Change in Nigeria", Sustainable Development Goal 13,' was carefully selected to urgently swing into action to combat the rising effect of climate change and its impacts on earth.

Dr. Soremekun stated that part of the objectives of today's program is to use poetry as a tool to combating climate change in the world. Also, this will promote and revive the lost glory of poetry recitation amongst school children.

He showered encomium on Dr. Ayandele for constantly putting midas touch of excellence in everything she engages, noting that some of the poetry rendered at the event could be considered for publication with the joint effort of UNIC and EDD1.

Speaking with Agegepulse Magazine, Ocheje Favour, winner of this year's edition, revealed that she had been writing poems regularly and always take time to rehearse her works.

In the same vein, her principal, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Olusola Adeseri was elated to see her student emerged as the winner. She said Favour is studious and inquisitive - virtues needed to be a great poet.

In the end, gift items and certificate of participation were given to all the 15 schools who participated in the cerebral event.

LAGOS STATE STUDENTS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR SANWO-OLU

...Egunjobi a role model worthy of emulation

In a remarkable event of international world students day held on Saturday, the 17th of November, 2018, the Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANs, mobilsed all their members from the ten (10) tertiary institutions in the state to stage a Solidarity WALK in support of the governorship candidate of the All Progressive  Congress,, APC, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU in the forthcoming general elections.

The students in their thousands gathered at Maryland and from where they walked through Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Road and Remi Fanikayode Avenue singing and dancing to music blaring out from sound system. On reaching their destination, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO) situated on plot 58/60, Oduduwa Crescent, GRA, Ikeja.

Hon Mafe who led a delegation to receive them in the absence of Sanwo-Olu and Mr. Tayo Ayide, Director General of the Campaign Organisation declared that the APC governorship candidate is committed to improving the state-owned educational institutions' infrastructure and regular payment of bursary to students of Lagos extraction.

Hon. Mafe further maintained that Mr. Sanwo-Olu is a man of high integrity with listening ears to all and sundry, and would always carry the students along in his administration.

Hon. Ayodele Ayodeji who was a member of the delegates that received the students assured them that the students have taken the right step in right direction at the right time, that they have no cause to fear at all because Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will ensure that all their needs are met.

The leadership of the Lagos State Students equally assured the entire team of BOSCO that the students have endorse Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and that they will ensure that the entire students in Lagos State canvass and vote for Babajide Sanwo-Olu come 2019 guber elections. 

The students leaders specially commended the Director for CSOs, NGOs and Students in person of Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi for his unrelenting efforts to bring the students together despite the challenges facing them. 

They described Alhaji Egunjobi as a role model worthy of emulation in handling students affairs.

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LasuCom Students Honours Owolabi Ibrahim of Involve Africa - AgegePulse

... Charges Youth on active participation in Nigeria’s Democratic Process.

Following the recent activeness of Involve Africa, the founder Ibrahim Owolabi has been recently awarded for Excellence in Civic Engagement and Grassroots Education by the Senate Arm of Lagos State University College of Medicine Students Association.

In his message, Owolabi stated that "last weekend, this recognition came as a reminder that there is more work to do in engaging the people and particularly our Youth for active participation in Nigeria’s Democratic Process.



Honorably, my leader and mentor Segun Olulade made the award Presentation to me as I found this absolutely deserving and genuine. Thanks for your continued guidance and support Sir.

Let me graciously thank Madam Speaker Azeezat Yishawu for believing in the work we do at @involve and recognizing that which we have done" ✅ ✅

#YouthDevelopment #InvolveAfrica #Lagos #IbrahimOwolabi

Lagos set to conduct BECE re-sit examination

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Lagos State Examinations Board has scheduled the re-sit of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for Students of Public and Approved Private Secondary Schools in the State for Saturday, October 13, 2018.

According to a statement issued by the Board, the re-sit examination would take place across the 45 centres in Lagos for candidates who have less than six credits out of the 10 subjects registered including English Studies and Mathematics before they could be promoted to Senior Class (SSS1).

It emphasised that any registered candidate who failed to meet the standards would repeat the same class after the re-sit Exams might have been conducted.

Employment Trust Fund: 15,000 new jobs created in two years- Oyebode

…Says N6bn disbursed to 8,000 beneficiaries in Lagos

Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mr. Akintunde Oyebode on Tuesday said that no fewer than 15,000 jobs have been created by the Fund in the last two years.

Speaking to journalists and some Masters Research Students in his office, he said at least 8000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and businesses have also accessed approximately N6billion since inception of the ETF, an initiative of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode administration through which N25billion was earmarked to be disbursed over a period of four years to provide entrepreneurs, artisans, traders and others with capital to boost their businesses thereby reducing unemployment and increasing wealth among the people.

According to him, since its commencement in 2016, the ETF has continued to grow the economy and create jobs through provision of credit facilities with minimal interest.

He said the Fund is targeted towards creating 300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand) direct and 600,000 (Six Hundred Thousand) indirect jobs within three years, by supporting at least 100,000 (One Hundred Thousand) MSMEs, while it also seeks to add over 200,000 new tax payers to the Lagos State’s tax net by 2019.

“The ETF is primarily targeted at MSMEs and I can tell you that in the last two years, we have been able to fund about 8,000 businesses with over N6billion. Our target is to ensure that we increase that number to at least 15,000 before the end of the year,” he said.

Oyebode said the impact of the fund was already been felt as it has gone a long way to create at least 15,000 direct jobs for skilled persons and thousands of other indirect jobs for unskilled persons, saying that the target to create 300,000 direct and 600,000 indirect jobs was well on course.

“The underlining factor is that people with genuine businesses are keying into the fund. We believe that when we empower one business owner with fund, he or she would require more hands and that translates to one or two persons off the labour market. At the end of the day, as their businesses are growing and expanding, the economy of the State is also recording appreciable growth,” he said.

Oyebode said aside the ETF, the government through the Lagos State Employability Support Project, has also concluded plans with some multinational companies and in affiliation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to produce 10,000 skilled persons within three years to cater for demand in key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, construction, entertainment, garment making and tourism and hospitality.

“In addition, the project will place at least 6,000 trained persons in jobs and upgrade the equipment and improve the curriculum at two of Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB’s) Colleges,” Oyebode said.

It would be recalled that Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo during a recent event in Lagos described the ETF as an excellent example of how State Governments could intervene in creating opportunities for small businesses.

Resumption Date: LASG to sanction erring schools

Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the Superintendent of the Education Sector, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule has reiterated the need for all schools in the State, both private and public, to comply with the School Calendar jointly agreed upon and resume on the 10th of September, 2018.

Speaking at the Education Sectoral meeting on Thursday, Adebule frowned at a situation in which some private schools open a week before or after the agreed date and warned that any school found in breach of the rules will be sanctioned appropriately.

While looking forward to welcoming students, pupils, teaching and non-teaching staff back to school for the Y2018/19 academic session, she said the adoption of a uniform calendar makes for proper planning and ensuring that pupils and students attend school for the number of days required in the term.

The Deputy Governor commended teachers for working tirelessly to prepare the children for leadership, adding that the State Government will rededicate herself to their training, welfare and reward for excellence.

She advised children in the State, whether in public or private schools to devote more time to their studies; shun all vices including internet fraud, hooliganism, rape, examination malpractice, alcoholism and drug abuse.

Adebule also promised that the government of Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will continue to do everything possible to improve service delivery in the public schools and ensure that private schools also deliver quality services to pupils and students

Elections will not affect JAMB exams in 2019, says Registrar

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has said that the 2019 general elections would not affect the board’s 2019/2020 examination.

He made this remark while fielding questions from journalists shortly after delivering the 2018 Annual Sobo Sowemimo Lecture of the Abeokuta Club in Abeokuta.

Oloyede said that since the Independent National Electoral Commission had given the dates of the elections, then the board would only need to adjust accordingly.

“I don’t think there will be any need for a shift in the examination date because of the 2019 general elections. I believe INEC has done well by giving us a prior notice six months ago.


“They have given us the date of the elections. So we have no excuse not to have adjusted. We have adjusted appropriately,” he said.
Oloyede decried the rate at which candidates, who were not qualified to write the examination applied for it, thereby, causing what he described as “unnecessary luggage” on the board.

He said that the examination body would adopt stiffer measures to check incidences of unqualified candidates from applying and writing the examination for the 2019/2020 admission exercise.

Oloyede noted that JAMB would not allow anyone to take undue advantage over others, saying the board would not repeat the mistake it recorded in the last examination as regards this development.
The JAMB registrar said the body would begin the 2019/2020 examination process by October, promising that the procedure for the next examination would be better than the last one.

“We are on with the 2018/2019 admission exercise. This, we started just about a month ago. We believe that by the end of October, we would then begin the 2019/2020 admission.

“I can assure you that we are fine-tuning and learning from our mistakes last year. We are perfecting the processes and procedures, ensuring that no one is allowed to have undue advantage over the others.
Oloyede, who did not disclose the exact number of the applicants expected for the 2019 exercise, said measures had been put in place to ensure that all applicants are minimally qualified.

“It is difficult to say the exact number of applicants we are expecting this time. We expect to crash the number because many of those who are taking the forms are not even prepared or qualified for the exam.
“Some are SS1 students, who are just trying; contributing N5,000 unduly to our purse. We are putting in place some checks to make people who want to apply to be minimally qualified.

“That’s where we are moving to, rather than creating unrealistic figures. We cannot say actually this is the figure but we are trying to ensure that we don’t have unnecessary luggage.

“We are not interested in the money. We are interested in having adequate preparation for those who are genuine students,” he added.

(NAN)
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Agege LG Boss, Egunjobi Bestows Scholarship On Indigent Pupil

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In what would be regarded as a show of kindness and love of the less privileged, the Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi today, bestowed scholarship on one Precious Awobokun.

The beneficiary is a pupil of Agege Local Government Playing Center Nursery and Primary School situated inside Maternity Health Centre, Agege.

Agege Pulse learnt that Precious is one of the most brilliant students of the school but being an indigent student, she's struggling to acquire stationery and other schools needs.

Precious situation was made known Egunjobi through her teacher and after due consultations, the youthful LG Boss decided to pour milk of kindness on her with the scholarship.

It was learnt that the scholarship which covers free education from Basic One to Six, entails provision of free school uniforms, text books, sandals, books and other stationery.

Agege Pulse further learnt that the beneficiary reside at Olugboso Street, Ward G, Agege.

Adebule advises students to keep abreast of global current affairs

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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Oluranti Adebule has called on pupils and students of public schools in the State to always arm themselves with information on happenings around the world as a way of deepening their knowledge and make informed decisions on issues that affect their development as individuals and group of people.

The Deputy Governor gave the advice at the finals of the Year 2017 Lagos State Government Current Affairs Quiz Competition, held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

She explained that the State Government came up with the competition on current affairs because of the observation that there was a lapse in students’ performance in the area as revealed by their response to questions posed to them during the Science, Arts and Craft Exhibition and Talent Hunt organised as part of the activities marking the Eko@50 celebrations.

According to her, the world is now a global village and there is the need to keep abreast of happenings all around the world to guide the people in taking an informed decision on issues bordering on development.

“We stand to learn from scientific, technological, social, economic and political developments the world over, this will surely influence how we make decisions and respond to issues as they affect us as individuals and group of people” Adebule stated.

The Deputy Governor expressed delight at the level of improvement exhibited by the students, expressing the hope that the competition would create healthy rivalry to ultimately develop the standards of education among participants in the competition.

“There is no gainsaying that , Lagos State Quiz and Debate competitions have over the years produced many very brilliant students who have gone ahead to study their courses of choice in various institutions of higher learning both at home and abroad and I am positive that this brand of the competition will further help our students to learn fast and be abreast of the happenings around them,’’ she said.

While reassuring the public of the State government’s commitment to the implementation of sustainable educational policies, Adebule disclosed that 18 libraries in public schools have been renovated and upgraded to provide unlimited access to digital content on the online portal.

In a keenly contested quiz competition, Isaiah Joseph and Olaniyi Ibukun from Ansar –UD -Deen Senior High School, Falolu, Surulere emerged overall best winners in the Senior schools' category, while Lagos State Model College, Kankon came second.

Similarly, in the Junior Schools category, Adedokun Salamat and Adedokun Abdullah from Lagos State Junior Model College, Igbo Nla came first to defeat Elegbede Mustakim and Sholuade Adebayo of Aje Comprehensive Junior School, Sabo, Yaba.

In the Primary School category of the competition, Ireti Primary School, Apapa represented by Ajisebutu Samson and Ndubusi Edith defeated their counterparts from Federal Housing Estate Primary School, Victoria Island with a slim margin of 18 to 16 points.

The winners were presented with gifts and trophies to encourage better performance in subsequent editions.

Lagos begins safety audit in schools - AgegePulse

...safety of school children is of great importance - Hon. Hakeem Dickson

The Lagos State Government, through the State Safety Commission, has commenced safety compliance audit/inspection of all public and private schools in line with the policy of the Ambode-led administration to entrench the culture of safety standard across the State.

Speaking at the flag off ceremony, the Director-General, of the Commission, Hon. Hakeem Dickson disclosed that the State Government will ensure that the environment where children spend a greater part of their day is free of hazards.

He reiterated that the safety of school children is of great importance to the state government most especially in the light of the activities of kidnappers in some quarters across Lagos hinterlands.

In his words, "The essence of the audit is to ascertain that safety measures are installed in these schools to safeguard the students and the teachers as well. This is because the present administration is concerned about the overall safety of school children in the state".

Some of the schools visited are Ipakodo Junior and Senior Grammar School, Majidun Junior and Senior, Goshen College, Government Junior and Senior College, Ikorodu, Yintab College, Ayangburen Junior and Senior College, Oriwu Senior College, United Junior High School, Oriwu Junior College, Oriwu Senior College, Maps College amongst others.

The safety audit team is expected to visit private and public schools across the state, without prior notice, to identify hazards in the schools and report to the appropriate quarters for prompt action.