- Education Minister Dr. Alausa Pays Surprise Visit to King’s College
- Spots Dilapidated Buildings in The School Premises
- Assures Them of Remedying Problems That Fall Within Government’s Purview
On Thursday morning, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made an unexpected visit to King’s College, catching students, teachers, and school management off guard.
EkoHotBlog reports that the students were thrilled to see him, and many eagerly gathered around to welcome him.
The Minister met with the teachers and was taken on a tour of the school’s facilities and classrooms.
The staff explained that the students were not engaged in academic activities at the time because they were preparing for their upcoming Inter-House Sports competition.
This, they said, was why most of the classrooms appeared empty and why sporting equipment was scattered around the school premises.
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As he moved through the school, Dr. Alausa expressed deep concern over the poor state of the buildings, the unclean environment, and the unsanitary condition of the dormitories.
Dr Alausa at Kings College
He was particularly alarmed by the total darkness in the science laboratories and other parts of the school due to the lack of electricity. The Minister pointed out that a school of King’s College’s reputation should not be in such a terrible state and emphasized the urgent need for improvements.
Dr Alausa With Staffers and Students of Kings College
The school’s principal, Mr. Mogaju Zachariah, who was initially at the second campus, later joined the Minister’s tour. He explained that the school had been in darkness since July 2024 because they could not afford to pay their electricity bills, which had risen to an average of ₦12 million per month.
As a result, the power supply was cut off, leaving students and teachers struggling with limited electricity. To manage the situation, the school had been relying on generators, but these could only be switched on at specific times due to high fuel costs.
Dr. Alausa assured the principal and school management that he had already made a call to address the issue and that King’s College would be reconnected to the national grid within a few days. He acknowledged the challenges the school was facing and promised that his visit would bring positive changes.
Before leaving, the Minister took more time to interact with the students, advising them to be disciplined, hardworking, and responsible citizens.
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He reassured them that the government was committed to improving their learning environment and ensuring they receive the quality education they deserve.
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