Education

  PRINCE Adeseye Ogunlewe, who formally represented Lagos East in the Senate, on Friday urged the state Government to create an enabling environment for students to practice farming within schools.

Ogunlewe gave the advice during the foundation laying ceremony of a 100-capacity dormitory donated by Ogunlewe royal families of Igbogbo, at the Civil Service Model College Igbogbo, Lagos State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dormitory is being built in remembrance of patriarchs of the families, Oba Festus Ogunlewe and Prince Amos Ogunlewe.

The traditional ruler died 50 year ago while his elder brother, Amos, died 76 years ago.

The senator said that  practising farming in schools would mitigate food scarcity and increase food production as well as enable more youths to develop interest in agriculture.

“During our time, school authorities used to give us portions to cultivate, our farms will be used to award us marks.

“If this can be established again, it will reduce food shortage and food inflation,” he said.

Mrs Anike Adekanye, Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 2, commended  the royal families for the gesture.

She said that the families had shown commitment to education development through  construction of the  dormitory.

“I appreciate  Lagos State governor for giving  approval for the infrastructure as well the Ogunlewe royal families for being passionate about education.

“I am very sure the student are very happy and the government will ensure it is maintained to serve its purpose,” she said.

Mr Adesegun Ogunlewe, a former Head of Service, Lagos  State,  thanked Lagos State Government for giving approval for the building.

Earlier, the Traditional Ruler of Igbogbo, Abdulsemiu Kasali, praised the Ogunlewe royal families for their impacts on Igbogbo.

“I want to sincerely appreciate the Ogunlewe families for their impact on education, and other developmental projects.

“I thank the late Oba for projecting education by providing lands for schools like Oriwu College, Civil Service Model College and Zumratul.

“The legacies will live forever, ” the monarch said.

Miss Anifa Ajibade,  an SS2 student, who spoke on behalf of the entire students  of  Civil Service Model College, said that they were overwhelmed by  the gesture.

“They are great families.   They have given scholarships, free textbooks and buses for our students. Now, it is dormitory. We are grateful to them,” she said.(NAN)

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June 29, 2024

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