The Lagos State Government assures residents of ongoing school rehabilitation to address infrastructure decay in public schools.
The Government said it has constructed about 1,290 blocks of classrooms across the six education districts of the state and also rehabilitated over 4,000 classrooms in both primary and secondary schools in the state within six years.
Speaking at a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, Chairman Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), Mr Hakeem Smith said the media engagement is coming as the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu plans to commission 16 blocks of classrooms in some of the public schools spread across the State.
Smith said that “the flag-off will be at Keme Balogun school in Ibeshe Ikorodu with a drive through and commissioning of Ajegunle junior in kosofe.”
The Chairman said;, “Since inauguration, SCRPS has been able to rehabilitate 386 blocks of classrooms in both primary and secondary schools in Lagos state.
“This rehabilitation work is spread across the six education districts in the state. About 1290 classrooms blocks have been constructed across the six education districts of the state, while a lot of work is currently on going.”
“Our new construction projects are preceded with a good geo technical soil investigation to ensure they are founded on the right strata. The designs are functional, well orientated to ensure adequate natural light penetration and ventilation and well finished to ensure durability with the choice of materials.
“The buildings are concrete framed Structures, with vertical movement (staircase) at the ends. There are also provision of adequate toilet facilities for students and teachers with water provision from public mains / boreholes,” he said.
According to him, Governor Sanwo-Olu is passionate about the education sector in Lagos State and is working to lay a strong foundation for the next generation of Nigeria leaders.
Speaking on the modular classroom construction, Smith said, “When people hear the word modular what comes to mind is constructing classrooms with containers. But that’s not the primary objective. Rather, we are incorporating cutting-edge technology to enhance the learning experience. The innovative approach aims to provide faster and more efficient ways to construct schools while promoting quality education.”
He stressed that in the past, traditional teaching tools like blackboards, whiteboards and markers were the norm but with modular it is an interactive screens, enabling teachers to use digital tools while students learn with their iPads or phones.
The Chairman added that “About 208,000 composite furniture that address the problem of ergonomics have been supplied to the schools. Principals and teachers’ furniture are usually supplied along with the student furniture. Though, a lot is still required as there are shortfalls in some schools. Be rest assured that this is being addressed continuously and hopefully get to a good balance soon.”
SCRPS was re-inaugurated in November 4, 2019 by the Governor Sanwo-Olu, to address the decay in infrastructure in
Lagos public schools.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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