Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that his administration will embark on various initiatives that will make education seamless across the State.
The Governor was speaking at the official commissioning of a purpose built 15-classroom Block at Ogombo Senior High School, Eti Osa Local Government Area, donated by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, (COWLSO).
Sanwo-Olu maintained that his administration’s commitment to maintaining high-quality education would not be compromised stressing that, in the State, no child will be left behind in the search for quality education.
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He said COWLSO since year 2000 when it was resuscitated by the Wife of Nigerian President, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has continued to play a complementary role to the efforts of the state government.
“These have been especially evident through its several initiatives that directly impact the lives of children, women, the elderly, youth, physically challenged and the less privileged. These initiatives, which cut across various sectors including education, health and social welfare, have contributed to the growth and development of Lagos State over the past two decades.
“The commissioning of this purpose built 15-classroom Block is another success story in the efforts of our administration to provide educational infrastructure for effective learning and teaching in a conducive environment. It is very important to note that this block of classrooms, comprising three floors, was designed with adequate provision for the needs of physically challenged pupils. This is in compliance with global standards and our T.H.E.M.E.S plus policy thrust of not leaving anyone behind,” he said
The Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu who is the Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, said the project was done in partnership with Lagos State Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools, (SCRPS).
She said, “This journey commenced in December 2021, when COWLSO realized that Ogombo community was in dire need of a secondary school. Students had to trek for over an hour to neighbouring communities before having access to secondary education.”
“The plight of these students led to the swift intervention of COWLSO in embarking on this building project which is in line with the founding objectives of the committee to impact lives positively and contribute immensely to the political and socio-economic development of Lagos State.
“There are also staircases and a ramp putting the ease of movement and safety of the physically challenged into consideration. To the Glory of God Almighty, this magnificent edifice was completed in 12 months.”
Today, I Inaugurated a 15-classroom block at Ogombo Senior High School, a testament to our commitment to improving education in Lagos.
This initiative by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) will provide access to quality education for over 2,000 students in… pic.twitter.com/gLaDXhaGBc
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) September 26, 2023
The project is a 3-floor educational structure, with 15 Ultra-modern classrooms, 30 toilets, libraries, laboratories, ICT Center, offices for teaching and Management Staff as well as a well-equipped sick bay.
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu commended all stakeholders for their cooperation and dedication throughout the construction period.
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