BUILDER ADEOLA BANJO, COMMISSIONS CLASSROOMS BLOCK AT GBAGA COMMUNITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. ...Says his administration is committed to Education Excellence in Ikorodu North LCDA.
The official commissioning of the newly constructed block of classrooms at Gbágà Community Junior High School, Olorunda, was a landmark event that gathered eminent personalities from across Ikorodu North LCDA on Monday, the 23rd of September 2024.
Hosted at the school premises, the occasion marked the fulfillment of a long-held dream for the community, underscored by the presence of distinguished guests and dignitaries, including notable Royal Fathers such as High Chiefs Olubowale Ayotunde, the Baale of Igbaga Ogun Akin; Olanipekun Musiliu Adeshina, the Baale of Igbaga Olorunda; Musafau Akinyemi, the Baale of Igbaga Akinyemi; Jimoh Odofin, the Baale of Igbaga Odofin, and Adebola, the Baale of Mojoda Araromi.
Community members and leaders, including Comrade Saanu Kazeem, secretary of the Ogunakin family, Engr. Salako, the Joint CDA Chairman, and representatives of the CDC Ikorodu North LCDA, gathered to celebrate the new development alongside the staff and students of the school.
Local government officials led by the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, Builder Adeola Adebisi Banjọ, also graced the occasion. Among them were the Vice Chairman, Hon. Al-Ameen Apanisile; Prince Niyi Odugbesi, Secretary to the Local Government; Hon. Mathew Adesanya, the Supervisor for Education; and Hon. Ayo Abiodun Adekoya, Leader of the Council, who attended with fellow councillors.
The event kicked off with a warm welcome address delivered by the Supervisor for Education, Hon. Mathew Adesanya. Following this, Mr. Adekunle Omoyele, principal of Gbágà Community Junior High School, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees for their unwavering support in making the project a reality. Speaking on behalf of the School Management Committee, Otunba Kajero emphasized the significance of the new classrooms in providing much-needed educational opportunities to the children of the community.
The highlight of the event came when the Executive Chairman, Builder Adeola Adebisi Banjọ, took the stage to deliver his keynote address. He hailed the project as not just a physical structure but a beacon of hope for the future of Gbágà and its surrounding communities. Echoing his earlier sentiments, Builder Banjọ reiterated his commitment to the continuous development of education at the grassroots level, promising to provide monthly stipends to the school's staff until the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) fully assumes responsibility for the school. He also made a passionate appeal to the community for the donation of at least four additional plots of land to facilitate the expansion of the school, in line with the council’s long-term educational plans.
The community showed their appreciation by presenting photo portraits to the Council Chairman and other councilors. The joyous atmosphere was further enlivened by a colorful march-past and cultural dance performance by the students of the school, adding a vibrant touch to the day’s celebration.
In his remarks, Baale Olubowale John, the Chairman of the CDA and Joint CDA, highlighted the need for further development, stressing that additional classrooms would ease overcrowding and enhance the learning environment for the students. His speech was met with applause as he commended the council's efforts in supporting the community's educational needs.
In a symbolic gesture, the Executive Chairman, alongside the royal fathers and other dignitaries, officially commissioned the block of three classrooms, an office, and a sanitation facility, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. To conclude the event, the Chairman, dignitaries, and students participated in a mathematics lecture inside one of the new classrooms, showcasing the immediate impact of the newly constructed building.
This monumental project, which serves as a testimony to the council's commitment to education under Builder Banjọ's leadership, has opened a new chapter for Gbágà Community Junior High School, marking the beginning of better educational opportunities for the children of Olorunda and its neighbouring communities.
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