Education Takes Centre Stage as Raji Commissions Landmark Projects in Epe- Ekohotblog

Hon. Wale Raji commissioned major educational projects at Epe Grammar School and Temu Community Senior Secondary School
Stakeholders from government, academia, and the community praised the lawmaker for redefining representation through education-driven interventions
New hostels, ICT facilities, sporting infrastructure, and a 12-classroom block were unveiled to boost learning outcomes

Educational development and people-focused representation took the spotlight in Epe as the Member representing Epe Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Tasir Raji, commissioned major school projects at Epe Grammar School and Temu Community Senior Secondary School.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the projects, facilitated by the federal lawmaker, include newly completed and fully furnished facilities at Epe Grammar School as well as a block of 12 classrooms forming the senior section of Temu Community Secondary School, marking another milestone in the constituency’s education drive.

Speaking on the philosophy guiding his interventions, Hon. Raji said his approach to governance is rooted in identifying gaps and responding to the needs of the people.

“The primary purpose of our representation is to seek the welfare and security of lives and property of the people we represent. What you see me doing is the outcome of research to identify areas where our people are underserved,” he said.

He added that over 175 blocks of classrooms, equipped with furniture and learning materials, have so far been delivered across the constituency.

“Legislative responsibility goes beyond lawmaking; it is about making real impact on the lives of the people through socioeconomic development,” Raji stated.

The event attracted top government officials, education stakeholders, community leaders, and alumni groups.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who attended as Special Guest, commended the lawmaker’s consistency and compassion.

“Hon. Wale Raji has shown genuine love for humanity and commitment to the welfare of his constituents. He has done very well, and the party and the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are proud of him,” Alausa said.

Former First Lady of Lagos State, Lady Doja Otedola, described the lawmaker’s record as deserving of continuity.

“He has performed very well, and I believe he deserves the opportunity to do more for the people of Epe Federal Constituency,” she said.

From the academia, the Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Nosirudeen Olajide Onibon, described Raji’s performance as exceptional.

“Hon. Wale Raji has redefined representation. From what I have seen in this constituency, his performance is unprecedented and the best so far,” Prof. Onibon remarked.

Similarly, the former Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA and current Executive Director of LAGRIDE, Hon. Abdulrasaq Adeniyi Saliu, pledged continued support for the lawmaker.

“His performance speaks for itself. We will continue to support him to take Epe Federal Constituency to greater heights,” he said.

Education stakeholders also highlighted long-term impacts of Raji’s interventions. The Education Secretary of Epe Federal Constituency, Otunba Shittu Aliu Idowu (SAICO), recalled past interventions at Epe Grammar School.

“During a fire incident when I was still a principal here, Hon. Wale Raji intervened by providing uniforms and books. His contributions to education and infrastructure across Epe Division are remarkable,” he said.

An APC apex leader in Epe and Egosan, Hon. Olamiji Allinson, expressed personal appreciation.

“What he has done for his alma mater brought me here for the first time since 1974. With his achievements, I wish him continuity to sustain these good works,” he stated.

Leaders of the Epe Grammar School Old Students Association (EGOSA), including the National President, Mrs. Olushola Kehinde Alade-Raji, alongside other alumni, expressed gratitude to the lawmaker for what they described as a complete turnaround of the school through strategic and impactful projects.

The Chief Host and Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, applauded the collaboration between the federal lawmaker and the state government.

“This partnership has continued to yield positive results. I wish Hon. Wale Raji more opportunities to do even more for his constituents and Lagos State,” he said.

At the ceremony, facilities commissioned at Epe Grammar School included the Alhaji Akanni Seriki Bamu Boys Hostel, Doja Otedola Girls Hostel, Late Ganiyu Akintola Hostel, an ICT Centre, and a Mini-Stadium, among others, while the newly completed block of 12 classrooms was unveiled at Temu Community Secondary School.