The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reiterated his government’s resolve towards the provision of necessary infrastructure in the social sector, particularly education, that will make the learning environment conducive.
Ambode spoke in Lagos on Thursday at the commissioning of renovated block of six classrooms by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation at Satellite Junior Secondary School, Agboju.
He noted that the provision of necessary infrastructure in the education sector will restore confidence in public school system, which caters mostly for the educational needs of children of the less privileged.
He said: “In my last quarterly report, I expressed our commitment to effect necessary change in the sector. This includes providing necessary infrastructure that will make learning environment conducive in our public schools system which caters mostly for the educational needs of children of the less privileged.”
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Olabisi Ariyo, Ambode pointed out that one of the major strategies to facilitate development and break the cycle of poverty is making significant investment in the social sector, of which education is one, adding that his administration is determined to give education the attention that it deserves.
He commended the management of CCECC for its commitment towards its social responsibility, while assuring of the state government’s resolve to continue to support the growth of the private sector by providing the enabling environment and promoting investment-friendly policies in the state.
“I look forward to more support and collaboration of the private sector and public-spirited individuals as we move the State forward to greater height. We are delighted by the kind gesture of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) through the rehabilitation of six classrooms, two offices and donation of 40 chairs and tables as well as other learning materials for the use of students of Satellite Junior Secondary School, Agboju,” Ambode averred.
The Governor urged the people of Satellite Town to take ownership of the school by taking very good care of it in order to inspire and encourage more of the CCECCs of this world to continue to support the venture.
“I urge residents of Satellite Town to take ownership of this school. Needless for me to say that the school is your property hence you have to take very good care of it in order to inspire more support from corporate ogranisations and individuals. To the students, I charge you to continue to justify the huge investments on your education by excelling in your studies,” the Governor added.