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LASUBEB CELEBRATES CHAMPIONS OF Y2020 PRESIDENT'S SCHOOLS DEBATE

by LASUBEB Publicity unit | December 3rd 2020

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has celebrated pupils who represented Lagos State and won the Y2020 President inter-SUBEB Schools Debate, Nigeria, held in Abuja in commemoration of Nigeria's 60th Independence Anniversary.

In his address, the Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, commended the young speakers who came from different Public Primary Schools within the State for emerging victorious at the competition.

The Lagos SUBEB boss gave kudos to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his huge investment in the Education Sector and his inclusion of technology in education. He said these priorities are yielding positive results.

"EKOEXCEL is actually not in vain. It has successfully upscaled learning outcomes in our Public Primary Schools. We are proud of Mr Governor for this," he said.

While also appreciating Elizabeth Adeleye, who won the Best Speaker prize at the debate competition and other young speakers who represented the State for coming out top among other pupils across the country, he encouraged the pupils to keep shining and to continue to engage in public speaking to develop their critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.

Alawiye-King appreciated the handlers for their relentless efforts in grooming the pupils for the national championship despite the restrictions caused by the pandemic.

He said that they have proven that, with the right guide, Lagos state pupils can compete locally and internationally. "I am delighted that our pupils came out victorious at the competition. It has demonstrated that the best can come out of public schools. We are proud of our teachers," he said.

The victory at the National stage has qualified Lagos Subeb to represent Nigeria at the World Schools Debate Championship coming up in 2021 at a country that will be communicated at a later date.

To enhance teaching quality and equip educators with globally competitive skills, the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has launched the Y2023/2024 UBEC Teachers’ Professional Development Programme. Funded by UBEC, the training has commenced across 36 designated centers in Lagos State. It is designed to strengthen teachers' pedagogical skills and improve classroom delivery. The capacity building includes school-based training modules such as Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE), Special Teacher Enhancement Programme (STEP), and Early Grade Reading, among others. Speaking at the launch, the Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, emphasized the importance of continuous professional development for teachers, stating that quality education begins with well-trained educators. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to investing in capacity-building initiatives to enhance learning outcomes in public schools. Dr. Shittu further noted that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, remains dedicated to raising the standard of basic education through strategic partnerships and investments in teacher training. He expressed confidence that the professional development programme will empower educators with modern teaching techniques;thereby ensuring they can effectively engage pupils and improve academic performance across the state. Permanent Board Member LASUBEB , Dr. Saheed Ibikunle, highlighted that the initiative aims to provide teachers with the necessary support, skills and resources to effectively deliver quality education. Speaking on the impact of the programme, the State Coordinator of UBEC, Mr. Joshua Arema, noted that the Teachers’ Professional Development Programme will run in phases; ensuring that educators across Lagos State benefit from continuous training and support. He reiterated that the initiative aligns with UBEC’s mission to enhance the quality of basic education through teachers' upskilling and ultimately contributing to the overall transformation of the education sector. Comrade Hassan Akintoye, Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the gathering expressed his gratitude for the initiative, noting that the new teaching strategies and methodologies will significantly improve teachers classroom engagement and overall learning outcomes.

As part of efforts to ensure effective school management and continuous monitoring of teaching and learning activities in Lagos State Public Primary Schools, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu with the Board Secretary, Mr. Hakeem Lamidi led an inspection visit to Langbasa Nursery and Primary School in the Eti-Osa Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) today. During the visit, Dr. Shittu assessed the school’s infrastructure, interacted with staff and pupils, and evaluated the overall learning environment. He commended the Head Teacher, Mrs. Adelaju Bilikis, for maintaining a conducive and well-organized facility, highlighting LASUBEB’s commitment to upholding high standards in public primary education across the state. https://lasubeb.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/News/Hakeem_SUBEB/LANGBASA_LASUBEB_1.jpg As part of his visit, the LASUBEB Chairman also inspected the proposed site for Langbasa Secondary School, an initiative spearheaded by the State Government and the community to address the need for improved access to quality secondary education within the area. Dr. Shittu stated LASUBEB’s commitment to enhancing the quality of basic education in Lagos State;emphasizing the Board’s continuous efforts to improve teaching standards, infrastructure, and learning outcomes across public schools.

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