As part of its effort to boost the process of teaching and learning in Lagos State schools, La Roche Leadership Foundation, a non for profit organisation founded by Akinwunmi Ambode, the Lagos State All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, has refurbished St. Jude’s primary School, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
Marina Osoba, the Administrator of La Roche Leadership Foundation, while speaking at the presentation of the refurbished school, said the foundation, which was set up two years ago, has mapped out strategies to ensure that it assists the Lagos State Government in the quest to provide free and compulsory education for students.
According to Osoba: “I believe that if we make a statement with this school, we will be able to get the private sector to really come on board to support schools, knowing that private organisations are the employer who will be the final beneficiary of graduates who come out from this school.”
Osoba disclosed that the need for well-equipped school became necessary after a needs assessment survey by the foundation revealed that the structure and facilities in the school were dilapidated.
She also noted that while the school did not have befitting facilities and sufficient furniture for pupils, the process of turning around the facilities in the school would be done in phases.
She said: “Developing facilities in primary school in the state will improve the nation’s human resources, thus supporting the leaders of tomorrow.
“This project is a demonstration of how La Roche Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of education in the lives of the children who are the future of tomorrow.”
Osoba further said the project was a clear demonstration of the willingness of the foundation to support development and initiatives in education.
She said the foundation is out to improve the learning environment of pupils and enhance their overall academic performance.
Augustina Nwaezeapu, the Head Mistress of St. Jude’s Primary School, described the facilities as very useful in providing a conducive learning environment for students to learn and inspire young minds.
While praising the foundation for coming to the rescue of the school, Nwaezeapu promised to ensure good use of the facility.
She said this gesture would go a long way in allowing pupils enough time and space to learn and achieve their future dreams.