The Lagos State Ministry of Education has urged administrators in all public and private schools in the State to step up safety measures towards reducing insecurity and untoward incidences. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, made the appeal in a statement issued to welcome students, teachers and school administrators to the beginning of a New Year and Second Term of Y2021/2022 School Session in Lagos State. She directed school administrators to ensure that exposure of students to …
Read More »COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION SECTOR
… As Odo-Obara High School Old Students’ Association Celebrates 41st Anniversary/Reunion Party The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisyo, has called on stakeholders, NGOs and well-meaning individuals to collectively address the challenges in the education sector, stressing that all issues in the sector cannot be solved by the government alone. The Commissioner made the call during the celebration …
Read More »SANWO-OLU ADMONISHES STUDENTS TO SHUN BULLYING, CULTISM
… Commissions 180-Bed Hostel, Block of Classrooms, Others at Model College Igbokuta The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has admonished students to shun all acts of bullying and cultism as the government will not condone such behaviour, irrespective of who is involved, just as he equally advised teachers to listen more to their students in order to prevent …
Read More »LAGOS EXPLORES AVENUES TO BOOST STUDENTS’ TALENTS, SKILLS
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to create avenues for students to exhibit their talents and skills that aid non-academic activities and will play crucial roles in learning and preparing the children for a better future. Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, disclosed this at the Y2021 ‘Recite, Act and Excel’ programme, stating that the Ministry embarked on the …
Read More »LASG ORDERS INDEFINITE CLOSURE OF DOWEN COLLEGE
The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Master Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr), a student of the school. The State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, announced the closure after a meeting with the School’s Management and Staff on Friday. Mrs. Adefisayo, however, called for calm among …
Read More »LAGOS COMMISERATES WITH PARENTS OF DECEASED DOWEN COLLEGE STUDENT
The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the parents of Master Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr), the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, who died recently. Speaking on the incident, the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, said the incident is very shocking and the State is indeed sad about the loss of the promising youth. She stated that a delegation of …
Read More »LAGOS PLANS GREATER IMPROVEMENT IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving Basic Education in the State, highlighting the various programmes and initiatives introduced by the government to ensure that learning is accessible to all children across the State. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, maintained that the administration of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will continue to explore various avenues to make …
Read More »LAGOS INTRODUCES EDUTAINMENT TO ENHANCE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS
The Lagos State Government has introduced Edutainment – the process of entertaining the pupils while also teaching them at the same time – to enhance better understanding and a further improvement in teaching and learning abilities of teachers and pupils. Speaking at the Y2021 Lagos State Festival of Instructional Materials held today at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, …
Read More »RETIRED PERMANENT SECRETARY FROM 1968- TILL DATE
S/N NAMES YEAR1.Alh. Fatai A. Durosimi-Etti1968-19702.Chief Folarin Coker1970-19753.Mr. C. O. O. Philips1975-19764.Alh. S. A. Dawodu1976-19785.Mr. O. O. Esan1978-19796.Mrs. Stella Odesanya1979-19817.Mr. K. A. Solebo1981-19828.Mr. M. A. Awolesi1982-19839.Mr. Bayo. A. Badmus1984-198510.Mr. Gbolahan Sadare1985-198611.Mr. A. O. Anjorin1986-198812.Mr. Tunde Somoye1988-199013.Mr. Taiwo Ajomagberin1991-199214.Otunba S. Odugbesan1992-199415.Mrs. Fola Salu1994-199616.Mrs. Stella Omotesho1996-199717.Mr. Abayomi Morgan1997-199718.Mr. Ajao Lateef Babatunde1997-199819.Mr. G. A. Akintola1998-199920.Mrs. O. O. T. Benson1999-200121.Mrs. Josephine Osun2001-200622.Mrs. Victoria Akran2006-200723.Mrs. …
Read More »RETIRED PAST COMMISSIONERS FROM 1968- TILL DATE
S/N NAMES YEAR1.Revd Akin Adesola1968-19702.Chief A. Ogunsanya1970-19753.Mr. Adeyiga Ajayi1975-19764.Mr. Abisogun Leigh1976-19785.Engr. Akin Laguda1978-19796.Dr. Olawale Idris1979-19837.Mr. Olorunfunmi Bashorun1983-19838.Dr. Ajibade Rokosu1984-19849.Engr. Olatunde Onipede1984-198710.Prof. Ajato Gandonu1987-199111.Mr. Waidi Sansaliyu1991-199212.Prof. Olusola Avoseh1992-199313.Prof. Aba Sagoe1993-199414.Prof. Ekundayo Simpson1994-199515.Prof. Femi Agbalajobi1995-199716.Chief Yekini Ajao1997-199817.Mrs. Sekinat Yussuf1998-199918.Chief Mumeen Badmus1999-200119.Dr. Idowu Sobowale2001-200320.Prof. Kunle Lawal2003-200621.Dr. Leke Pitan2006-200722.HEDG Princess Sarah. A. Sosan (Superintendent)2007-201123.Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye2011-201524.HEDG Dr. Idiat. O. Adebule (Superintendent)2015-201925.Mrs. Folasade O. Adefisayo2019- …
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