By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu
The Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Dr Hakeem Shittu, has urged school management to adopt a maintenance culture for school furniture.
Shittu made this appeal during the official handover of a new classroom block at Anglican Primary School, Ebute Afuye, Epe.
He described the event as “a significant step towards enhancing basic education in Lagos State.”
According to him, the newly built classroom block is expected to accommodate hundreds of pupils, improve learning outcomes, and support the government’s vision for universal basic education.
Shittu advised, “Maintain the furniture and promptly attend to minor repairs to ensure longevity.”
Shittu was represented by Mr Adewale Jimoh, a Board Member at LASUBEB.
The completed project was officially handed over to the Lagos State Government through LASUBEB.
He emphasised the importance of investing in infrastructure to create an enabling learning environment. “Education is the foundation of societal development,” he said.
According to him, the new classrooms will reduce overcrowding and offer a more conducive learning space for children in Epe.
“Improved focus, comfortable classrooms, and better ventilation will help students concentrate, create an interactive environment, and enhance information retention,” he added.
He also praised the initiative, stating that collaboration between government levels and stakeholders will lead to more achievements in education.
“This project reflects our collective commitment to improving access and quality in education. We appreciate this impactful initiative,” Shittu said.
The event was attended by Mr Wale Raji, Member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, who facilitated the project and presented the buildings to the state.
Also present were the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Mrs Surah Animashaun, Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, and other dignitaries. (NAN)