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LASG RELEASED COUNTERPART FUNDS

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

LASUBEB COMMISSIONS SCHOOL BUILDING DONATED BY DANGOTE OIL REFINERY COMPANY

by LASUBEB Publicity unit | December 24th 2020

The Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, has, on Tuesday 22nd December 2020, commissioned a block of 6 classrooms with toilets, a staff room, a head teacher’s office with its private toilet, and some school utility items at Abejoye Community Primary School, Ibeju-Lekki.

Erstwhile, the building was situated inside the Dangote Fertiliser premises. Now, it has been rebuilt within the Abejoye community by the Dangote Oil Refinery Company.

Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, represented by Arc. Mrs. Ebaide Omokore, Director of Projects Department, LASUBEB, explained that the State Government is committed to delivering all-inclusive, quality Basic Education in a conducive environment for learning aided by technology.

He applauded the Dangote Company for providing the facilities in other to promote positive learning outcomes. He mentioned that the Board is also carrying out infrastructural upgrades and renovations in many parts of the State, especially in hard-to-reach communities.

Alawiye-King further said that the Board is partnering with relevant stakeholders in digitalising public primary school education through the Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu's Ekoexcel initiative.

He charged the managers of the school and leaders of Abejoye Community to take ownership of the school and ensure proper maintenance of the facilities for the benefit of the pupils. Mr Devakumar Edwin, Group Executive Director Dangote Groups expressed that the company is in support of the resolute effort of the Lagos State Government to continually improve education in the state.

He said that education is the passport to a bright future, adding that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

"With the continuous support of the people and the Lagos State Government, we shall not relent in our efforts to be socially accountable while we positively impact our host communities," he noted.

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

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.

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