The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday reiterated the present administration’s commitment to continually invest in education infrastructure across the state for sustainable educational excellence and socio-economic development.
The Governor made this known through the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab at the commissioning of the newly built blocks of classrooms at Government Junior College Ketu, Epe.
He added that the government would continue to expand vocational training programmes and enhance digital literacy initiatives to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
He stressed that the administration is setting a new benchmark in delivering on its promise of development to the people of Lagos, recalling that last week, government commissioned nine schools across various local government areas, and this week, six additional schools would be commissioned statewide.
According to him, “this initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to providing quality education and ensuring that every child in Lagos has access to a conducive learning environment, regardless of their location.”
He said the newly commissioned facilities embodied vision for a progressive Lagos, where quality education is a right for every child across the metropolis and not a privilege.
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Sanwo-Olu emphasised that as the foundation of development, education remains the administration’s priority and with state-of-the-art classrooms and improved infrastructure, the government is fostering a learning environment where students can excel academically and grow socially.
He said modern learning facilities such as the fully furnished classrooms, modern science laboratories, staff offices, conveniences, and a renovated administrative block would elevate the standard of education while strengthening community development adding that better infrastructure means higher student attendance, greater parental engagement, and a more supportive learning environment.
He mentioned that in the nearest future the impact of quality education will resonate throughout the community and its environs as empowered young minds will drive economic progress, spur innovation, and promote social harmony.
The Governor said the state does not only celebrate the expansion of the institution today but also the collective dedication to fostering an environment where the children can flourish.
He added that the strategic focus underscores the commitment to preparing the next generation for the challenges of a rapidly changing world and ensuring they are equipped to drive economic growth, social progress as well as sustainable development in Lagos.
“To our dear students, we encourage you to embrace learning with enthusiasm and determination; Your dreams are achievable, and with dedication and effort, you can attain greatness; This facility has been designed to offer you an optimal environment for success, and we believe you will take full advantage of the opportunities it provides” he said.
He expressed appreciation to the teachers and school administrators for their dedication and passion for grooming the next generation of leaders and assured them that the Government will continue to support as well as continually invest in their professional growth to further enhance the quality of education in the state.
“I sincerely commend the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) for their remarkable efforts in transforming our educational infrastructure; Their dedication and hard work have been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition,” he said.
He added that the new learning facilities stands as a testament to their vision and commitment to improving learning environment and expressed gratitude for their invaluable contributions to Lagos State as well as fostering a brighter future for the children.
He charged every stakeholder, community leaders and parents to take keen interest in the school by giving it their full support and ensuring that it continues to positively impact lives for generations to come so that everyone can continue to build a Lagos where knowledge and innovation drive development and prosperity.
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FG to restructure policy landscape, halt overlaps, somersaults
Adenle Ahmed Abiola
The Federal Government has taken measures to restructure its policy landscape, close noticeable gaps and halt policy overlaps and somersaults as part of renewed efforts to develop a more structured, efficient, and responsive governance architecture.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, stated this on Tuesday at a Stakeholders’ Validation Session on the Draft National Policy Development and Management Framework held at the State House Conference Centre in the Presidential Villa.
Speaking at the event which was organized by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination / Head, Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala Usman, the SGF said the validation session is an affirmation of the administration’s recognition that “a well-articulated, structured, inclusive and institutionalized approach to policy management is fundamental to achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda”.
According to the SGF, the administration of President Bola Tinubu, remains unwavering in its commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks, fostering a governance approach that is focused on its citizens, and ensuring that policy serves as a catalyst for national development.
“We are not here merely to discuss processes and frameworks—we are here to deepen our resolve to build a governance structure that is adaptive, coordinated, and impactful – hence the desire for collaboration with key stakeholders.
“Indeed, public policy is not crafted in isolation; it is the result of deliberate prioritization, consultation, and collective will. For policies to be truly effective, they must emerge from structured engagements that include both government institutions and the citizens they serve.
“Governance thrives when policies and the policy architecture itself is designed with input from diverse stakeholders and when their implementation is active and deliberate.
“This process cannot be left to chance, nor can it afford the luxury of indecision. As the coordinating engine of government, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation bears the responsibility of ensuring that policies are not only developed in line with national priorities but that they are also effectively implemented, monitored, and adapted in response to emerging realities,” he added.
Earlier, Hajia Bala Usman noted that policy-making is central to governance and that the administration is actively addressing long-standing gaps within the policy ecosystem.
She identified such gaps to include policy inconsistency, inadequate clarity around policy formulation and implementation processes, as well as the absence of a unified standard across government institutions.
“The draft National Policy Development and Management Framework is a timely and strategic response to these challenges.
“It provides much-needed clarity, structure, and coherence which enables the development of policies with clear intent, implemented with discipline, and evaluated for real impact.
“Therefore, the development and validation of this framework represents a key milestone in our ongoing effort to institutionalize effective governance process and ensure that public policies translate into real measurable benefits for Nigerian people”, she said.
According to her, the National Policy Development and Management Framework offers a comprehensive and standardized framework that aims to improve the quality, consistency, and coordination of policy-making opportunities, departments, and agencies of government.
She said it is designed to guide public institutions in formulating policies that are not only technically sound but also inclusive, strategic, and results-oriented.
Usman added that the development of the framework was driven by a clear and pressing need of a guide to determine how government formulates, conceptualizes and implements its policies.
“A review of Nigerian existing policy landscape revealed a significant gap. There have been inconsistencies in policy structure. We have seen policy overlaps with unlimited coordination and challenges in implementing and monitoring policies.
“These challenges often undermine the effectiveness of otherwise well-intentioned policies and hinder the achievement of the national goal on which those policies were developed for. This framework is therefore our collective response.
“It is a tool designed to address these gaps, clarify roles and processes in policy formulation, conceptualisation, and implementation”, she added.
On his part, Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies NIPSS, Prof. Ayo Omotayo who noted that this was the first time that the Federal Government would give priority attention to policy development, said Nigeria needs to define her national interest according to sectoral policies.
“We believe that policy making should be a science and it has to be institutionalized. Very soon, we are going to introduce a certification in the area of policy making for advisers of those in government”, he said.
Also, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group NESG, Dr Tayo Aduloju will allow for policy coherence and collaboration for execution.
He regretted that since 1999, seven out of 10 policies failed to achieve 100 percent execution.
Stakeholders at the event agreed that over the years, one of the recurring challenges of policy management in Nigeria has been the lack of coherence and consistency across ministries, departments, and agencies.
“Fragmentation, duplication, and misalignment have often resulted in inefficiencies, slowing down the implementation of critical interventions that should otherwise accelerate national progress,” he said.
The National Policy Development and Management Framework is the result of extensive collaboration between Us man’s office, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, the Partnership for Agile, Organic and Climate Engagement, and the National Economic Summit Group.
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