Category: Education

Mariam Akinloye The distribution of learning materials by Rhoda Youth Centre has continued to receive commendations from stakeholders in the education sector and community as the train of progress on Tuesday proceeded to Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to extend its scholarship to pupils in Ikorodu Constituency. While 10 pupils benefitted from the five schools in Ijede LCDA, 16 pupils received the Rhoda Centre gesture from 8 public primary schools in Imota LCDA, with each beneficiary receiving a school bag, school uniform, 12 pieces of 40 leaves…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Wednesday commissioned multiple blocks of classrooms and toilet facilities in five different schools, setting the record as the first council administrator in Ikorodu to achieve such a feat. The initiative is part of her administration’s efforts in expanding educational facilities and improve quality of education in Ijede LCDA, with Methodist Primary School, Oke Eletu; Anglican Primary School,Ijede; Anwar-ul-Islam Primary School Ijede; Egbin Kingdom Primary School Egbin and Abule-Eko Primary School, Ijede as benefiting schools. The commissioning…

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Kunle Adelabu -To introduce etiquette competition among schools The Rhoda Youth Centre has presented scholarships to over 100 students across Ikorodu Division in the form of distribution of essential learning materials, a gesture which the beneficiaries would enjoy throughout their primary school education. Two vulnerable students were picked in each of the over 70 public primary schools in Ikorodu Division to receive a school bag, school unform, 12 pieces of 40 leaves exercise books each, one 20 leaves exercise book for writing, one drawing book, two pairs of white socks,…

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Kunle Adelabu It was another wonderful moment at the Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), when staff were honoured, while pupils and students of various schools within the KKES had a memorable and fun -filled experience as they celebrated the Yuletide Season. Like the previous editions, the 2025 KKES December Carnival was a filled with fun, colourful moment and great feelings as parents and guests turned out in large numbers to join the school in celebrating the special occasion. Olori Kudirat Shotobi, the wife of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, was…

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Kunle Adelabu -As VC charges new students to be future ready The Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has stated his institution has the capacity to accommodate the growing number of students that are being admitted into the university. The university community which started about three years ago now has over 12, 600 students, with the VC exuding confidence that the institution is prepared for the expansion. Prof. Odusanya revealed this while officially welcoming 3,272 new undergraduates for the institution’s 2025/2026 matriculation…

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Wale Jagun -As Education District II records landslide victory at the 21st edition Etiyemonu Esther Ogechukwukama of Lagos State Senior Model College, Igbokuta, in Imota Local Council Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, has emerged the overall winner of the 21st edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition, demonstrating outstanding brilliance and composure. This feat qualifies her to become the next One Day Governor, where she would have the opportunity to act in the capacity of Governor of Lagos State, and perform official state functions. She was presented…

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Kunle Adelabu The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Lagos State, Mr Waheed Kasali has stated that the state would continue to provide opportunities for its youths especially in the area of education, adding that two additional universities would be available to accommodate JAMB candidates next year. Mr Kasali also said that the Lagos State University (LASU) is the most sought-after state tertiary institution in the country with 60,000 and 70, 000 admission candidates applying for a space for 12, 000, and enjoined those writing JAMB and WAEC examinations in…

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Wale Jagun Oriwu Senior Model College, the premier college, in Ikorodu Division, has again reaffirmed her towering excellence in achieving success. The school announced records of outstanding achievements in the month of November. In a statement by the school today, the school celebrates some of its students for the feats recorded in the Lagos State Chamber Of Commerce & Industry LCCI Annual Secondary Schools Essay and Debate Competition where the school emerged as the winner, African Principals Conference Initiative 2025, National Debate Competition on Secure Based Attachment in Nigeria Schools,…

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Our Reporter The Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has announced the commencement of the 21st Edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition. Addressing journalists, the Commissioner stated that this year’s edition promises to be exceptional, aligning with the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Alli-Balogun said the Ministry has made concerted efforts to ensure that the 2025 Spelling Bee stands out, demonstrating Lagos State’s commitment to excellence in education. According to him, “We are proud to promote literacy and language development…

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