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  In a heartwarming display of community service and educational support, Hon. Kazeem Balogun, fondly known as KOB, has sponsored the maiden "KOB House" at Pastor Adegboyega Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Ketu. This initiative was part of the school’s inter-house sports competition and was established in recognition of his remarkable contributions to education and the school community. ALSO READ:  PRINCE KAZEEM BALOGUN LAUNCHES "WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE" IN 7 SCHOOLS The founder of the KOB Foundation, Hon. Kazeem Oluwaseun Balogun, has been a beacon of support for the school, facilitating projects such as the donation of writing materials, uniforms, socks, and the restoration of damaged electrical infrastructure. His interventions have significantly improved the learning environment for students, earning him praise from staff and pupils alike. The school honored Hon. Kazeem Balogun by naming one of the participating sports houses "KOB House....

Hon. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, launched the "Sean Pee & Kids Back to School Program" on Thursday, aimed at supporting students from the Somolu-Bariga constituencies. The initiative brought together pupils from six schools—three in Somolu and three in Bariga—providing essential supplies to help them prepare for the new academic year. The program's key objective was to ease the financial burden on parents while promoting academic success. Students received school bags, water bottles, exercise books, and other necessary stationery to support their educational needs. During his speech, Commissioner Osiyemi highlighted the importance of education and community development, stating, "Today, we invest in the future of our children and our community. Education is the key to unlocking their potential, and I am proud to support these young minds. I urge you all to make the most of this opportunity and strive for excellence in your studies." T...

The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council Development Area, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, popularly called MAYORESS, distributes 250 free GCE (General Certificate of Education) forms to Ikosi-isheri indigents students. While distributing the forms at Adebayo Osinowo hall, Ikosi-isheri LCDA Secretariat, on Monday, Mayoress described the gesture as one of her interventions in the Education sector of the LCDA. "I urge you all to be good ambassadors of Ikosi-isheri LCDA. I am assuring you all, if you pass your exams well, we shall give you free JAMB forms too. “l believe education is the best legacy that we can give to all at every given time, which anyone that is offered will live not to regret”, She said. In his remark, Hon. Dayo Ogunleye, Supervisor for Education, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, said the aim of giving out the free forms was to give succour to indigent parents due to the economic challenges in the country. “He also explains the commitment and investment of our Mayor...

  - To convert colleges of education to university - LASPOTECH to become University of Science and Technology The Lagos House of Assembly on Thursday debated two bills proposing the establishment of two tertiary institutions - a University of Education and a University of Science and Technology - in the state. The bills, which scaled second reading on the floor of the House presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, were committed to the House Committee on Education (Tertiary) to report back in two weeks. Hon. Bisi Yusuff (Alimosho 1) argued that the bill for a law to provide for the establishment of the university of Education, Lagos (UNEDLAG) was important as he suggested that it should also have provision for pre-degree programmes. Yusuff also noted a provision in the bill that would make graduates be somewhat independent rather than search for jobs. "The inclusion of vocational training will also make the students to be self-employed," he said. O...