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‘Private sector investment in infrastructure key to improve teaching, learning’

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The Lagos State Government says the continuous investment by private sector in educational infrastructure represents the needed resolve to ensure an improved teaching and learning processes in the state and Nigeria.

Folashade Adefisayo, Commissioner of Education, Lagos State while speaking during the commissioning of the renovated block of eight classrooms and conveniences carried out by Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund at Eva Adelaja Girls Secondary Grammar School, Bariga, commended the company for its commitment to the development of education.

Adefisayo who was represented by Oriola Gbolahan, Chief Whip, Lagos State House of Assembly stated that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration acknowledged the significant and complementary roles being played by the organisation to improve the standard of education in the state.

“We are quite excited about what you have done in providing these facilities which we believe would go a long way to improve learning in the school. Without any doubt, I can say that your organisation has been of immense support to the growth of education in Lagos state. We are aware of other interventions in education which you have made both in the past and present”, she added.

She therefore charged the management of the school to ensure that the facilities are adequately maintained while tasking other corporate organisations to take a cue from Nigerian Breweries Plc by lending their support to provide educational infrastructure or make other necessary interventions in education in the state.

Jordi Borrut Bel, managing director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, while speaking at the commissioning ceremony commended the Lagos State Ministry of Education for offering the necessary approval and support towards the success of the project.

Borrut Bel who was represented by Patrick Olowokere, corporate communications manager noted that the renovated facilities provided through the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund is aimed at delivering a conducive learning environment for pupils and improving the quality of teaching in line with Nigerian Breweries’ corporate philosophy of Winning with Nigeria.

According to Bel, the organisation is deeply committed to making the much needed intervention in the education sector which would consequently result in the overall development of the students and teachers in Nigeria.

“As a responsible corporate citizen, our interests in Lagos state and Nigeria as a whole goes beyond the pursuit of business or profiteering. We believe that the right investment in the education of our children will secure a bright future for our nation. We are resolutely committed to supporting the development of the sector going into the future”, Bel stated.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary/Tutor General, Education District 4, Are-Adegbite Lola applauded Nigerian Breweries Plc for providing the much needed facilities that would enhance the performance and quality of teaching in the school.

Appreciating the kind gesture of the company, the Principal, Eva Adelaja Girls Secondary Grammar School, Soyoye Oluyinka thanked the management of the company for the support which has been demonstrated through the renovation of the facilities in the school.

According to Oluyinka, the school authority under her leadership is confident that these facilities would no doubt contribute to the improvement in pupils’ performances both in external and internal examination.

“Last year, our SSCE results indicated that 82.8% passed the exam. With these facilities, I want to assure you that performance of our students will be 100%this year”, Oluyinka said.

 

 

KELECHI EWUZIE