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LASG RELEASED COUNTERPART FUNDS

LASG RELEASED COUNTERPART FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF Y2023-2024 UBE PROJECTS

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LASUBEB SEEKS LGs and LCDAs SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC PRIMARY EDUCATION

by LASUBEB Publicity unit | January 21st 2022

As part of efforts to provide qualitative universal basic education in a conducive learning environment across all public primary schools, the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board held a collaborative meeting with the Executive Members of Conference 57, an umbrella body of all Chairmen in the twenty local governments and thirty seven local council development areas in the State.

At the meeting which had in attendance Chairmen of Local Governments, Education Secretaries, the Executive Chairman LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye – King who led the Board Members and Management staff appreciated the council leaders for their immense contributions to the advancement of basic education in the state. While engaging members of Conference 57 on the activities of the Board, Alawiye-King laid a prayer on the welfare and well-being of pupils in public primary schools and sought their support on the areas of safety and security of schools, eradicating of shanties around the schools, infrastructural renewal, prevention of land encroachments, incentives for teachers in rural communities, amongst others.

Alawiye- King pleaded for their support in maintaining and securing an inviolable environment for teaching and learning, with the request for synergy on intervention projects by the local governments.

He stated some of the state government's programmes such as EKOEXCEL, which is gradually upskilling teachers for better learning outcomes, as well as the Project zero initiative designed to tackle the menace of out-of-school children by re-enrolling children that have dropped out of school or who are at the verge of dropping out of school back to the falls walls of learning by providing them with back to school materials.

He sought their cooperation in eradicating illiteracy in their localities, by advocating non-tolerance for out-of-school children and promoting enrolment into public schools for access to free basic education.

Hon. Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Conference 57 Lagos State, averred that the Chairmen are ready to synergize with SUBEB in improving and upscaling basic education in the state.

LASG RELEASED COUNTERPART FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF Y2023-2024 UBE PROJECTS

September 11th 2025

In its commitment to the implementation of UBE program in the State, the Lagos State Government through State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) made the payment in the sum of Four Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty Million, Four Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Three naira, Sixty kobo (N4,950,427,543.60) only as requirement to assess the outstanding Y2023/2024 UBE Fund. According to a circular, dated 10th September 2025, signed by the Executive Chairman LASUBEB, Dr. Shittu Hakeem Babatunde, the payment of the counterpart fund represents the commitment of the State Government to joint financial obligation of the Federal and State Governments towards strengthening educational developments. Below is the copy of the circular and letter sent to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Abuja on the matter. https://lasubeb.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/News/document.pdf

Lagos State Government Launches Maiden Needs Assessment Project for Public Primary Schools

September 5th 2025

The Lagos State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has launched a comprehensive Needs Assessment Project for all Public Primary Schools in the State. The initiative, championed by the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), resonates a bold and decisive step to secure an evidence-based reform in the Basic Education sector. Revealing the initiative at stakeholders engagement on Thursday, 4th September 2025, the Board Member LASUBEB, Owolabi Jamiu Falana, in welcome address highlighted that the project marks a significant milestone in the State’s efforts to strengthen the bedrock of basic education. He added that It will cover 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centres, inclusive units, and Local Government Education Authorities across Lagos. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Project Implementation and Monitoring, Mr. Olusegun Sanwo-Olu, underscored the State Government’s commitment to human capital development. He noted that the exercise reflects government’s determination to implement evidence-based interventions that will raise standards, ensure equity, and align education reforms with the THEMES+ Agenda and the Lagos State Development Plan 2052. “This project is about clarity and intentionality. By understanding the realities in our schools, we are laying a solid foundation for smart planning, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable reforms. It is a bold step that will ultimately improve the quality of teaching, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare Lagos children to thrive in this fast-changing world,” he said. In his remarks, LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, described the initiative as the maiden edition of a continuous exercise designed to transform Lagos public schools and sustain long-term improvements in the education system. “This maiden edition of the Needs Assessment Project is only the beginning. It will be sustained as a continuous initiative to ensure our schools, teachers, and learners are never left behind,” he affirmed. While highlighting the project’s benefits, Dr. Shittu explained that it will lead to safer classrooms, improved facilities, empowered teachers, and better learning outcomes for pupils. “The future of Lagos depends on how much we invest in our children today. This initiative gives us the clarity and direction to act decisively,” he noted. He further stressed that the exercise goes beyond identifying gaps, adding that it will generate practical solutions to create a conducive learning environment, improve teachers’ working conditions, and strengthen administrative capacity across the system. Dr. Shittu acknowledged the tireless contributions of teachers, school administrators, and Local Government Education Authorities, and emphasized LASUBEB’s collaboration with the Project Implementation and Monitoring Unit (PIMU) to ensure credible data collection and effective implementation. He called on all stakeholders including teachers, parents, and community leaders to play an active role. “The success of this project depends on our collective effort. Together, we can build a school system that empowers our children with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to compete globally.” he said.