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The Chief of Employees to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever public secondary faculty in Itire-Ikate Native Council Growth Space (LCDA) of Lagos State, marking a historic milestone in the neighborhood’s instructional improvement.
The newly established establishment, Femi Gbajabiamila Junior Secondary College, was facilitated by the Chief of Employees and formally commissioned throughout a vibrant ceremony attended by prime authorities officers, neighborhood leaders, and residents.
Talking on the occasion, Gbajabiamila — represented by Rep. Lanre Okunola, member representing Surulere II Federal Constituency — stated the college would deliver an finish to the difficulties mother and father within the space had confronted for many years in securing high quality secondary training for his or her kids.
“This occasion marks a defining milestone in our collective pursuit of accessible, high quality training for each youngster on this neighborhood. It isn’t merely the opening of a brand new establishment, however the beginning of alternative, progress, and renewed hope for generations to come back,” Gbajabiamila stated.
He famous that for a few years, kids in Itire-Ikate had been compelled to journey lengthy distances to attend faculties outdoors their neighborhood — a problem that usually led to dropouts and security dangers.
“Immediately, that battle has ended. This faculty stands as a beacon of inclusion, guaranteeing that no youngster in Itire-Ikate is left behind due to geography or circumstance,” he added.
Gbajabiamila stated the challenge aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, significantly in advancing entry to training in any respect ranges.
Recalling his long-standing dedication to training, the previous Speaker of the Home of Representatives highlighted his function in championing the College students’ Mortgage Invoice, now signed into legislation, to make sure that each Nigerian youth has entry to greater training no matter {financial} background.
“Schooling doesn’t begin at college; it begins in faculties like this, the place younger minds are nurtured and formed for the long run,” he stated.
He additionally revealed that past coverage advocacy, he has personally supported faculty renovations, trainer empowerment, and classroom upgrades throughout Surulere, even volunteering to show secondary faculty college students himself.
“Management have to be demonstrated via motion, not simply phrases. By sharing my time and expertise with college students, I’ve seen firsthand how training fosters self-discipline, confidence, and function,” Gbajabiamila said.
Expressing gratitude to neighborhood leaders for naming the college after him, the Chief of Employees stated the establishment would have a long-lasting affect past teachers — creating jobs, strengthening native pleasure, and producing future leaders.
“When a neighborhood invests in training, it invests in peace, prosperity, and continuity,” he famous.