The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has commemorated the 2026 International Day of Education, reaffirming the State Government’s commitment to sustainable education reforms and improved learning outcomes across public schools.
The celebration, themed “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education,” highlights the pivotal role of young people in shaping inclusive, innovative, and resilient education systems.
Mr. Alli-Balogun stated that the Lagos State Government remains strategically focused on quality, accessibility, inclusiveness, and safety in education, in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal Four (SDG 4) and Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda.
On inclusiveness, the Commissioner disclosed that the government has strengthened policies and institutional frameworks to support students with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
These efforts include expanded scholarship opportunities, enhanced inclusion support services, and the renovation and upgrading of inclusive school infrastructure to reduce learning barriers and promote equitable access to education.
Addressing school safety, Mr. Alli-Balogun noted that the Sanwo-Olu administration has implemented robust measures to ensure secure learning environments.
These include the enforcement of child protection policies, safeguarding and capacity-building training for school personnel, and sustained advocacy against abuse, exploitation, and violence in schools.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to sustainable reforms, long-term achievements, and the continuous improvement of learning outcomes across Lagos State public schools.
Written by Gladys Haruna