In a move to enhance educational infrastructure in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday inaugurated several ultra-modern classroom blocks and sports facilities in key secondary schools across the state.
The governor commissioned a newly constructed block of classrooms equipped with a mini football pitch and a multi-purpose sports court at Keme Balogun Junior/Senior College, Ibeshe, Ikorodu. He also inaugurated modern educational facilities at Ajegunle Junior High School in Owode-Onirin, Kosofe, and Odogunyan Junior Grammar School in Ikorodu.
These projects are part of a broader initiative that saw the opening of 16 ultra-modern classroom blocks in secondary schools, facilitated by the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS). The newly improved schools are spread across the state’s six education districts.
Among the schools benefiting from this development are Awori Junior College in Ojo, Euba Junior High School in Mushin, Ipara Junior College in Majiyagbe, Mainland Junior Secondary School in Fadeyi, St. Luke Junior Secondary School in Bariga, State Junior High School in Ibereko, Badagry, and Thogli Community Grammar School, also in Badagry.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing top-quality education in Lagos.
“These ambitious projects demonstrate our commitment to educational excellence and socio-economic development,” he said. “Education is a vital pillar of our THEMES+ development agenda. It drives economic growth, reduces inequality, and empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty.”
Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the newly constructed and renovated facilities, which include an 18-classroom block, food canteens, an Intro-Tech block, and modern sports fields, will create an environment where students can excel academically, socially, and physically.
“Our investment in these schools reflects our vision to equip Lagos students with the tools they need to compete in an increasingly globalized world,” the governor added.
The governor concluded by reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring that not only are school infrastructures improved, but that teachers are also well-trained to deliver quality education.