The government of Lagos State has warned students in the state to stay away from dangerous gangs and cults.
During the observation of the start of the second term of school, Folasade Adefisayo, the commissioner for education, gave the students advice.
Adefisayo warned them to pursue academic excellence and abstain from hooliganism in his capacity as the Permanent Secretary, Abayomi Abolaji, represented him.
The official gave the students instructions to aim high, show creativity, and make the most of digital learning.
Adefisayo said the government had provided 1,047 new classrooms, constructed new schools and rehabilitated 197 since 2019.
“There has been commissioning of a technology-driven modular school, digital learning initiative, retraining of teachers, and programmes for skills acquisition”, she added.
At the Ikeja Junior High School in GRA, Ikeja, Abolaji charged the students to work hard and stay focused.
“I was once a student like you, with determination you can aspire to perform better, become university graduates and valuable citizens”, he said.
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