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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the remodelled Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, describing it as a landmark “school city” and a major investment in Nigeria’s human capital development.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President, who was represented at the event by Godswill Akpabio, also commissioned the upgraded Maracana Stadium, now renamed in Tinubu’s honour, and virtually unveiled the Fresh Food Industrial Hub in Abijo, Ibeju-Lekki.
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Speaking on behalf of the President, Akpabio said the scale of the Tolu Schools Complex shows what is possible with focused leadership and sustained investment in education.
“This project reflects a clear commitment to improving the lives of our young citizens. When we invest in education, we invest in the future of our nation,” he said.
In his message, Tinubu urged students and residents of Ajegunle to make the most of the opportunity provided by the new facility.
“This is your moment. Use it well. Learn with discipline and prepare for the responsibilities of the future,” the President said.
He stressed that no country can develop beyond the quality of its people, adding that education must remain a key driver of economic growth.
“We must continue to invest in education not just as a social service, but as a foundation for growth. By equipping our children with knowledge and practical skills, we prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world,” the message added.
Akpabio also conveyed the President’s satisfaction with the pace of development in Lagos, noting that Tinubu had directed him to witness the transformation firsthand.
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, in his address, described the project as a bold step towards expanding access to quality education.
“We are not merely commissioning buildings; we are fulfilling a covenant that no child will be denied the dignity of a world-class education,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu added that the complex represents a complete rethinking of public education in Lagos.
“This is not a facelift; it is a bold redefinition of what education should look like in a modern African city,” he noted.
Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said the complex stands as a symbol of inclusion and opportunity, revealing that it houses 36 schools, including 16 senior secondary, 15 junior secondary and 5 primary schools.
Chairman of the Special Committee on the Rehabilitation of Public Schools, Hakeem Smith, explained that the project was redesigned into a full reconstruction after structural issues were discovered.
“At some point, the student to classroom ratio became unsustainable, requiring a complete redesign,” he said.
He added that the new structure separates primary and secondary schools while also introducing vocational centres to support different learning paths.
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the project as a major milestone.
“This is a bold statement that Nigeria is investing decisively in the future of its children,” he said.
With a capacity to accommodate over 20,000 students, the Tolu Schools Complex is expected to ease overcrowding and improve learning conditions in Ajegunle.
Originally built in 1981, the school has now been transformed into a modern mega learning hub, positioning Ajegunle as a growing centre for inclusive and quality education in Lagos.
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