Huge migration makes Lagos schools overpopulated –Govt

The Lagos State government has attributed the overcrowded classrooms in the state-owned primary and secondary schools to the daily influx of people, especially school-going age children, from other states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring countries into the state.

The permanent secretary of the state’s Ministry of Education, Mrs Abosede Adelaja, gave this hint on Monday at a presentation of two blocks of classrooms refurbished by the Rotary Club of Ikeja (District 9110) at Ikeja Junior High School, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, to the leadership of the school.

The facilities which are also equipped with furniture, ceiling fans, sickbay and instructional boards were valued at more than N10 million.

Former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi; chairman of Lantern Books, Otunba Yinka Lawal-Solarin; Rotary district governor (Lagos and Ogun states), Mr Jide Akeredolu; representative of Sir Kessington Adebutu, Mr Adebunkola Oyeweso, and the principal of the school, Mr D.A. Safiyu were among other prominent Nigerians at the event.

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Speaking further, Mrs Adelaja said though most migrants in the state enroll with public schools to enjoy what she called free quality and quantitative education service delivery, the condition has really turned to be a serious financial burden on the state.

While commending the Rotary Club for supporting the state with the projects, she urged other clubs at all levels, including business, faith-based organisations and communities, to take a cue from Rotary Club and impact the society.

Speaking earlier, the president of the club, Mr. Olumuyiwa Fagbola, said the gesture was part of the club’s efforts to contribute meaningfully to the educational development of Lagos State, and Nigeria by extension.