Category: Education

Community Interventions, Uninterrupted LASU Academic Calendar, Others Resulted In Students’ Excellent Performances – Stakeholders In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Residents and major stakeholders in the education sector in Ikorodu, have commended and attributed the unprecedented academic feat achieved by students from the Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, who just graduated from the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, to many factors. Chiefly among the factors that were said to be responsible for the success are the robust and well – structured educational support in terms of scholarship and bursary which were described as unmatched by any other division or council in the state, organized students’…

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Igbogbo Youth Coalition Salutes Halima Sulaimon’s Remarkable Academic Feat

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Mariam Akinloye The umbrella body of all youths in Igbogbo Kingdom, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has again lauded one of its own, Halima Sulaimon, for a remarkable academic feat attained as one of the First Class students at the 26th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. The ceremony, which was well – attended by the Visitor to the institution and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, and other dignitaries, also marked the 40th anniversary of the prestigious institution. Halimat, who is…

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Oriwu College Wins 2023 Cancer Competition

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Kunle Adelabu Master Bada Abdusalam, a student of the Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Cancer Awareness. The competition, which is being organized by Atinuke Cancer Foundation, accommodates secondary schools in both Lagos and Ogun states. In a statement today, the foremost model school thanked the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, for the support that his administration has been rendering to the school. Also acknowledged were the Tutor – General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Anike Adekanye and former…

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Sanwo – Olu Rewards LASU’s Best Graduating Student With N10 Million Cash Prize

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Wale Jagun -Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Fayemi, Lagos First Lady among recipients of honorary PhDs Lagos State Governor,  Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday personally gave the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Miss Aminat Imoitesemeh Yusuf a cash prize of N5 million for her brilliance. Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced an additional prize of N5 million from the Lagos State Government to reward the 23-year-old fresh Law graduate’s unprecedented feat. Miss Yusuf graduated from the Lagos State University (LASU) as the institution’s best student of all time, with a Cumulative Grade…

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Oriwu, Civil Service Model Colleges Listed Among Top 15 Public Schools In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu The premier college in Ikorodu Division, Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, and the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, have been listed among the top 15 best public schools in Lagos State. An online information platform, InfoGuide Nigeria, stated that the schools listed are known for their commitment to academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of students. It also stated that the 15 schools consistently produced exceptional students who have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields. Other 13 schools are King’s College, Lagos;…

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Education District II Tutor – General Bags 2023 Excellence Leadership Award

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Wale Jagun The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye has been honoured with Excellence in Leadership Award by Nollyfans Entertainment Media in recognition of her sterling qualities and achievements in Public Service. Nollyfans Entertainment Media also recognised 13 other staff and students of Education District II in various categories with different awards at the event held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Receiving her award, Mrs. Adekanye thanked Nollyfans Entertainment Media for the recognition, stating that the Awards were in recognition of the giant strides that the District has…

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First Class: Igbogbo Youth Coalition Lauds Romoke Ogunlana

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Mariam Akinloye The Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has lauded the acadenic achievement of one of its own, Miss Romoke Ogunlana, who graduated with distinction. Romoke graduated with 4.52 CGPA from the Department of Education Management, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University (LASU). IYC, in a press statement today, said that the achievement of Romoke, who is the General Secretary of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), attests to the abundant excellence in the ancient kingdom. “The Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) celebrates an academic high flier and shining star, Miss Ogunlana Romoke…

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Ijede Celebrates Rufai Dolamu, Best Graduating Student In Ikorodu Division

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Kunle Adelabu Miss Rufai Azeezat Dolamu, an Ijede indigene who emerged as the best graduating student from Ikorodu Division, in the Lagos State University, Ojo, has been commended for the feat and celebrated by the residents. Dolamu, who is the President of Ijede Students’ Union (ISU), and student of the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, graduated with 4.72 CGPA to emerge as the best in Ikorodu Division. Alhaji Bashiru Akinwale Saminu, retired Assistant General Manager, National Control Center (NCC) and Transmission Service Provider (TSP) and a chieftain of the…

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Why I Wrote My Book, ‘The Power Of Purpose’ – Asipa Kaoli

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Kunle Adelabu The Chief Learning Officer, Kith & Kin Group of Schools, Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, has revealed that the need to make his children and the younger generations learn about his life travails and betrothe important legacy, prompted him to publish an autobiographical book. The autobiography, titled, ‘The Power of Purpose: Family, Faith and Education: Autobiography of Chief Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya’, which was conceived during his 60th birthday in 2012, was published and released in commemoration of Kaoli’s 70th birthday celebrated last year. Kaoli, who was a former Commissioner…

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Igbogbo Youths To Sanwo – Olu: Schools In Igbogbo Need Urgent State Govt Attentions

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Kunle Adelabu Youths in Igbogbo have expressed their worry over the state of many primary and secondary schools in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State. President of the youth body, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa, appealed to the state government for quick attention by investing in education and providing modern structures and facilities required for sound education. The concerned residents, who are members of the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), spoke at a press conference held last weekend at the Adeboruwa palace, lgbogbo, to express their displeasure over…

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