Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, commissioned new blocks of classrooms at Keme Balogun Senior and Junior Colleges in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, as part of a broader initiative to improve school infrastructure across the state.
The newly constructed and rehabilitated classrooms also include those at Awori Junior College, Ojo; Euba Junior High School, Mushin; Ipara Junior College, Majiyagbe; Mainland Junior Secondary School, Fadeyi; St. Luke Junior Secondary School, Bariga; State Junior High School, Ibereko, Badagry, and Thogli Community Grammar School, Badagry.
Speaking after inspecting the ultra-modern block of classrooms at Ajegunle Junior High School in Kosofe Local Government Area, Sanwo-Olu described education as the cornerstone of his administration’s THEMES Plus agenda.
“Education is the engine that drives economic growth, reduces inequality, and empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty,” he said.
The governor emphasized that investments in schools translate to investments in the socioeconomic growth of local communities.
“These newly renovated and constructed facilities will serve as a catalyst for change, providing our children with the tools they need to compete in an increasingly globalized world. The construction of a block of 18 classrooms, the renovation of existing structures, and the addition of modern facilities like the food canteen, Intro-tech block, and sports fields will create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and physically,” he added.
Sanwo-Olu also noted that the school projects created jobs during construction, benefiting local workers and stimulating the economy.
He stressed that improved infrastructure would enhance the quality of education, increase enrollment rates, and help develop a skilled workforce capable of driving economic growth.
Chairman of the Special Committee on Repair of Public Schools, Hakeem Smith, said the school’s deteriorating condition was brought to the governor’s attention, prompting immediate intervention.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Tolani Alli-Balogun, described the simultaneous launch of 16 new classroom blocks as a testament to the governor’s commitment to providing quality education for Lagos residents.
