The lawmaker representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Prince Sesi Whingan, has inaugurated school projects and free ride buses to ensure safe and reliable transportation in his constituency.
Speaking before the inauguration, Whingan said the initiatives were a testament to his commitment to education.
He said: ‘’This is a commitment that echoes the pioneering spirit of Badagry’s educational history.
“Badagry holds a special place in the history of education in Nigeria. It was here, in 1842, that Western education was first introduced to our country by the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
“The first primary school, St. Thomas’ Anglican Primary School, was established in Badagry, marking the beginning of a journey that has shaped generations.’’
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Whingan said the projects included construction of a block of six classrooms at Mowo Community Secondary School and another, a block of four classrooms at Anglican Primary School, Gbanko.
“Others are renovation of 14 units of school toilets at Ansar-Ud-Deen Junior Grammar School and renovation of a block of six classrooms at St. Leo’s Primary School, Ikoga.’’
Lagos State Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary of Education, Mr Dauda Hassan, said the gestures would alleviate the suffering of the children of the masses.
Hassan, who represented Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, said the free ride buses to their schools would make them more comfortable on their way to school.
Dr Hakeem Shittu, the chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), said the materials being distributed by Whingan were seeds of knowledge, empowerment and opportunity.
He hailed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Whingan for their support and investment in education.
Education Secretary, Badagry Local Government, Alhaja Modinat Adebayo, said the structures and facilities provided by the lawmaker would make studying easier for students in Badagry.
