Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Abayomi Abolaji; Commissioner for Education, Lagos State, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo and Director General Office of Education Quality Assurance, Lagos State, Mrs. Abiola Seriki – Ayeni at the stakeholder engagement event.
She said the pilot phase was launched in 20secondary schools across the state’s six Education Districts and covers categories such as Agriculture; Tech and Digital Skills; Beauty and Events; Building and construction; Media and Entertainment. Adefisayo said the Comprehensive SchoolsProgramme would help students become self-reliant by teaching skills they are good at and passionate about. She cited the example of her daughter, who put herself through university through hair braiding. “She was independent and able to work for her upkeep,” she said of her daughter.
Mr Abayomi Abolaji said a major factor in the selection process of the schools is the availability of infrastructure.