Category: Education

Wale Jagun Education District II continued with its tradition of excellence, as its students, once again shone brilliantly at the Eko Schools Arts and Craft Competition organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. At this competition, students from three schools in Ikorodu that represented the Education District II, exhibited excellence in creativity at the competition. This outstanding performance once again underscores District II’s tradition of excellence and its commitment to producing well-rounded students who excel not only academically but also in creativity, innovation, and skill development.…

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye with Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -Students share their skill acquisition experiences Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), one of the leading schools in Lagos State, have, once again, proved their capacity in inculcating complete education in their students, with the successful hosting of another Vocational Technical and Entrepreneurship (VTE) programme. The initiative, which the schools have been running since 2016, is aimed at allowing learners to acquire practical skills relevant to their chosen trades, thereby, enhancing employability and entrepreneurship potentials. The special event, tagged, ‘Vocational…

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Wale Jagun & Godsgift Simire (SIWES Student) The Rhoda Youth Centre has empowered educators in Ikorodu Division with etiquette skills as part of its campaign of impacting necessary morals and discipline into pupils in various schools. The one – day workshop held at HOMAT Megalite Event Centre last Saturday, brought together headteachers and teachers from various primary schools across the division for interaction, and professional development, with resource persons emphasising the need to nurture values and skills in children to be better persons. It was themed “Etiquette, Education, and Scholarship…

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Jare Olukotun with Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo (SIWES Students) “Hearing that boy say he has just three books for twelve subjects was overwhelming. It made me realise firsthand that some of these children really do lack even basic learning materials like notebooks. So, this truly shows that people still need help with things as simple as notebooks. NYCN Imota, God will bless you. God will provide for you. God will lift you higher.” Through the above statement, the State Deputy Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Sen. Comfort…

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Jare Olukotun with Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo (SIWES Students) -Enrolled 53 out – of – school children The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Council Development Area (NYCN) branch, on Wednesday, flagged -off the second edition of its Back -to -School Programme, an initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and promoting quality education in the council area. The initiative which is targeted at the primary schools in Imota, and scheduled to hold between Wednesday, October 22nd to Friday, October 24th, 2025, started off at…

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Kunle Adelabu The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, yesterday, paid a visit to the Community Primary School, Mowo -Nla, Ikorodu, to congratulate two pupils – Adedayo Farouq and Ugwumade Ifechikwu, for their exceptional feat in qualifying for the 2025 Governor’s Quiz Competition. Both emerged victorious at the District II level, beating strong contenders from Kosofe, Epe and Shomolu LGEAs. The two ambassadors will be representing Ikorodu LG and the entire Education District II at the state level of the competition. “In a…

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Jare Olukotun The RHODA Youth Centre, has unveiled resource persons that are scheduled to coordinate its much – anticipated workshop to drive campaign for etiquette improvement among the children, especially primary school pupils. The Centre, which has shown concern about the standard of etiquette among the children is embarking on the campaign to address the situation as a non – curricular activity for pupils in Ikorodu Division. The workshop for school administrators and teachers, which is scheduled for 9am at Homat Event Centre – Megalite Hall, Igbe, Igbogbo, holds on…

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Jare Olukotun The new Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mr. Omotayo Layemo Sanni, continued his familiarisation and inspection visits with a tour of Zumratul Islamiyya Junior and Senior Grammar Schools, as well as Shams-El-Deen Junior and Senior Grammar Schools. During the visit, Mr. Sanni engaged with the teaching and non-teaching staff of both schools, commending their dedication to duty while addressing key areas for improvement. He emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of discipline, punctuality, and professionalism in the discharge of duties. “As educators and public servants, we must…

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Set for second phase of distribution in November As pledged, 300 hundred pupils at three primary schools for the first phase of the distribution of 1000 school bags, branded exercise books, pencil and biro as part of I – Heroes Back – to – School initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders by ensuring that every child in underserved communities of Ikorodu Division has access to quality education. The educational support with focus on reducing the barriers that prevent children from staying in…

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has announced its annual scholarship schemes for indigenes and residents of Ikorodu. The socio – cultural and developmental body responsible for organizing the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival, announced the commencement of the scheme on Thursday, and called for entry from interested candidates. Applicants, who must be students in any public higher institutions, are enjoined to apply by logging on to: https://forms.gle/C9XAB2TUKeYmiVT59 Entry closes on October 31st, 2025. According to IKODASS, interested applicants can apply to any scheme of the…

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