- New classrooms, perimeter fences, and exercise books ease overcrowding and improve safety
- Parents and teachers commend Akinloye for reducing costs and boosting learning conditions
- Alumni and stakeholders hailed for contributions as chairman pledges more projects
Eredo LCDA has witnessed another wave of progress as Chairman Hon. Monsuru Akinloye commissioned multiple education projects across the council, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for children.
Eko Hot Blog reports that projects delivered included a six-classroom block with modern toilets at St. Joseph’s RCM Primary School, Ibonwon; a three-classroom block with furniture at UPE Primary School, Odogbawojo; and perimeter fencing projects at schools in Igbooye, Imokun, and Ilara.
The fencing projects are expected to improve school safety, reduce encroachment, and protect pupils during and after school hours.
In addition, 80,000 exercise books were distributed to 19 public primary schools, further easing the burden on parents. One parent at UPE Primary School, Mrs. Aina, expressed relief:
“This gesture will go a long way in reducing the cost of buying books for our children. It shows that government is mindful of the struggles of parents.”
Teachers also noted the impact on academic performance. The former principal of Odomola Junior Secondary School, Mrs. Jonathan, remarked: “Overcrowding has been a serious challenge for years. These new blocks will reduce the pressure and help both teachers and pupils focus better.”
Addressing the community, Akinloye urged collective ownership: “To the students, this is your space. Treat it with care. To the community, education is a shared responsibility. These classrooms belong not to the school but to all of us.”
He recognized the contributions of stakeholders, including the 1994 alumni of Odomola Junior Secondary School, who have consistently supported the school.
The alumni also praised Akinloye’s commitment, noting that he has always been active and supportive in past interventions.
Reiterating his pledge, the chairman said: “We are not going to relent but do more. I thank you for the opportunity given to me to return back for the second term in office.”
Community leaders described the projects as a “timely intervention” that will not only enhance learning but also strengthen the value of public education in rural communities.
