Category: Education

Kunle Adelabu -l have not stopped learning, says honoree The oldest doctoral degree older in Nigeria, Col. (Dr.) Pastor Titilola Onafowokan,(rtd.), has been celebrated by his hometown, Imota in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, for the feat of bagging the academic honour at 85 years. He bagged his Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Media Technology with specialization in Artficial Intelligence from the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, recently. At the public presentation of award and celebration of the feat held at the honoree’s home…

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Kunle Adelabu The number of the beneficiaries of the annual scholarship award by Olori Abosede Kudirat Abosede Shotobi, the wife of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, has been increased to 20. Before the increment that was announced by the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, six pupils had been benefitting from the scholarship annually. Meanwhile, Oba Shotobi made the announcement about the increase recently while commissioning the newly renovated hall at the Methodist Primary School, Ikorodu, by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), with the support…

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Monday, received the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the National University Commission (NUC) for accreditations of its programmes. Both teams were received at separate periods by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, at the institution’s Council Chamber. While COREN is the body which is empowered to regulate the practice of engineering in all aspects and ramification in Nigeria, visited for the purpose of assessing (and accessing) the resources available for…

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Our Reporter The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye has commended the brilliant performance displayed by three students of the District at the just concluded King and Queens Mathematic competition, as well as the year 2024 Mathematical Olympiad held on the 5th and 7th of December, 2024 respectively. The Kings and Queens Mathematics competition, organised by Pearls Angel Educational Consultancy had Master Augustine Rachel from Gbagada Senior Grammar School, Bariga and Adegboye Isaac of Ikorodu Senior High School, Ikorodu, both in Education District II taking the first…

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Kunle Adelabu -IKODASS also presents cheque for restoration of electricity to Muslim, Etunrenren Pry Schs, Ikorodu A 400 – capacity hall at the Methodist Primary School, Ikorodu which was fully rehabilitated by the Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) in conjunction with Olori Kudirat Abosede Shotobi, wife of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, has been commissioned for use. The hall was commissioned by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, who attended the school for his primary education decades ago. During the commissioning, the royal father…

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Kunle Adelabu It was, again, that period of the year, on Thursday, December 12, 2024, when the management, staff, parents, pupils and students of the Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), Owode lbeshe in lkorodu, to gathered together to celebrate, relax and have fun as they marked the end of another term and ushered in the yuletide season.However, the gathering wasn’t all about fun and merry alone this year, as the management equally used the occasion to celebrate merit, excellence and performances of the staff members. A total of 10…

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Wale Jagun The Education District II, Lagos State, has celebrated Eva Adelaja Junior Secondary School, Bariga and Mrs. Aderonke Ibiyemi Abidoye of Kosofe Senior College, Agboyi-Ketu for winning the prestigious President’s Award of Excellence for the Best Junior Secondary School in Nigeria 2024 and the Lagos State Maltina Teacher of the Year Award respectively. Mrs. Anike Adekanye, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the district who spoke during the celebratory visit to Eva Adelaja School, expressed her excitement that the feat was worth celebrating, commending both staff and students for the great…

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Kunle Adelabu-Calls for more investment in educational system A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and the Senator represented the Lagos East Senatorial District between 1999 and 2003, Senator (Sir) Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe, KJW, has expressed his disappointment at the level of education in Ikorodu, especially at the primary level. Sen. Ogunlewe who was a former Minister of Works, said that it is worrisome that pupils at public schools does not have access to computer education that would empower them to attempt computer -based examinations that make them qualify…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye An Assistant Director with the Agency for Mass Education, Ministry of Education in Lagos State and Principal, Etunrenren Vocational Training Centre, Ikorodu, Mrs Olalaide Oladunjoye, has urged youths and residents of Ikorodu generally, on the need to acquire vocational training. Mrs Oladunjoye said that the training guarantees independence and economic power for graduands, thereby, appealing to residents of Ikorodu, to take advantage of the Etunrenren Vocational Centre and others in their locations. She made the appeal while speaking with THE IMPACT, during a sentisation rally…

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Kunle Adelabu -Engages students in Yoruba literature reading The Pro – Chancellor and Chairman, 12th Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU), Sir David Sunmoni, KJW, has emphasized the importance of promoting the indigenous language and culture. Sir Sunmoni gave the charge at the 3rd edition of the Musediq Alogba E – Library & Research Centre of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), where he was the Library Personality that engaged students from invited public and private secondary schools in Ikorodu Division and other eminent audience. Other eminent…

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