WE’LL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN-AMBODE
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that
his administration will stop at nothing to provide the very best of education
for every child at all levels, in the State in line with its all inclusive
policy.
Governor
Ambode who spoke simultaneously at the commissioning of several blocks of
classrooms and school infrastructures across the State, said the Government’s
resolve to ensure qualitative education for children prompted the investment of
resources towards the provision and upgrading of infrastructure, particularly
at the primary school level.
“More
importantly, the basic education level is a crucial stage because it is the
foundation upon which all other levels are built. It is our desire therefore to
ensure that this level of education is strengthened to enhance the future
prospects of our children and their ability to cope with the challenges of
higher levels of education,” the Governor said.
Represented
at the commissioning of newly constructed block of 13 classrooms with other
educational facilities at Community Primary School, Oke Ishagun in Alimosho by
the Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs Oluranti Adebule, the Governor said his
administration will not deviate from its vision to develop a robust public
education system that can compare with the best in the world, just as he
restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the ongoing
rehabilitation and construction of classrooms is extended to all public schools
in the State irrespective of the area and location.
The
Governor thanked teachers in Lagos for their role in moulding the lives of
children, assuring that their dedication to their growth and development will
continue to be rewarded by his administration with improved welfare and working
conditions.
“To
our pupils, the future belongs to you if you listen to your teachers and your
parents. You can achieve anything you put your mind to but you must work hard
and pay attention. Read your books and focus on achieving your dreams and
develop yourself daily,” he said.
Besides,
Governor Ambode also charged people of the community as well as community
leaders to guard the facilities jealously, adding that they must be properly
maintained so that they can serve for a long time.
The Governor, through
his representatives also commissioned the newly rehabilitated Block of 32
Classrooms with Office and Toilets, School Hall, Fence, Gate House and Food
Shop at Christ Church Cathedral Primary School, Broad Street; Block of 13
Classrooms with Toilets, Offices and Fire Alarm at Community Primary School, Abule
Eko, Ijede, Lagos; Block of 13 Classrooms with Toilets, Offices and Fire Alarm
at Community Primary School, Ado Ikosi, Epe, Lagos and Six Classrooms with
Toilets, Offices and Fire Alarm at Odu Abore Primary School, Mushin, Lagos.
Meanwhile,
Governor Ambode also commissioned nine newly renovated Primary Health Care
Centers (PHCs), stating that one of the core policy objectives of his
administration in the health sector is to build a vibrant healthcare system
through the revitalization of all PHCs in the State.
At the
commissioning of the newly renovated Pakpa-Uku Primary Health Care Centre,
Agege, he said that primary healthcare is the bedrock of healthcare service
delivery system worldwide as they are the closest to the people.
Represented
at the event by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, the Governor said
that the renovation and equipping of the Pakpa-Uku PHC is in line with State
government’s desire to bring quality health care services close to where people
live and work.
Ambode while
noting that the facility should be the first point of contact for all
households within the community added that with the renovation of the PHC, the
people of the community are assured of quality health care service delivery
stressing that the PHC is equipped with medical facilities and personnel to
attend to their health needs.
“Health
conditions that are not within the capacity of this primary health care
facility will be referred to the appropriate General Hospital for further
examination and treatment”, the Governor stated.
Governor
Ambode, through his representatives, also commissioned eight other newly
renovated PHCs, including Sura Primary Healthcare Centre at Lagos Island East;
Maidan Primary Healthcare Centre at Ikosi-Isheri; Orisunbare Primary Healthcare
Centre at Alimosho; Agarawu Primary Healthcare Centre at Lagos Island; Oba
Salami Primary Healthcare Centre at Yaba; Oshodi Primary Healthcare
Centre; Onigbongbo Primary Healthcare Centre at Onigbongbo and the Ojodu
Primary Healthcare Centre at Ojodu.
Meanwhile,
the Governor while commissioning a modern Fibre Glass Boat donated to riverine
Communities in Epe, assured existing and potential investors in water
transportation of the commitment of his administration to develop the sector to
international standards through construction of modern jetties and terminals as
well as channelization of waterways.
Governor
Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty
Alleviation, Hon. Lola Akande, said his administration was also making efforts
to strengthen the regulatory framework for the effective monitoring of
operators with an overriding objective of guaranteeing safety of lives on Lagos
water ways.
He said that
the boat was manufactured from durable Fibre Glass which makes it lighter and
faster on the waterways compared to the conventional wooden boats, adding that
it is also equipped with safety items, including standard safety vests to
ensure that passengers are secured in the events of any mishap.
WE’LL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN-AMBODE
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