"Promises better deal for constituents"
The Lagos lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-1, Hon (Otunba) Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode has lauded the importance of teachers in national development. He hailed the teachers on his visit to various centers of 2024 Summer Coaching Classes of his Omoj'omolo Educational Empowerment Programme.
Hon Ogundipe popularly known as Omoj'omolo paid a significant unscheduled visit to the centers aimed to gather firsthand information and assess the progress and effect of the programme. His sudden appearance took everyone by surprise, both students and teachers were thrilled to have him around.
During the visit, Hon. Ogundipe engaged and interacted with both the students and the teachers, emphasizing the importance of education and skill development during the summer months which is primarily to keep them away from rampart social vices, enhance their academic performance and prepare for the upcoming school year.
The lawmaker, expressed satisfaction at the level of dedication and enthusiasm displayed by the teachers and commitment of students in the programme.
He pledged to introduce additional programs aimed at empowering students to excel in their educational endeavors.
Hon Ogundipe while addressing the press after the visit to the three centers expressed his happiness and satisfaction at the level of comportment and the siren environment which is an improvement over the previous year. He commended the organisational skills and the professional way with which the consultant, messr Overcomers Educational Consultancy handled this year programme. He acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the teachers and team members who contributed to the success of this year edition. Hon Ogundipe urged the students to face their studies with utmost seriousness, asserting that education is the most valuable legacy they can inherit. He appealed to them to dispell the trending mentality that education is a scam. According to him, education remain the cornerstone for their future success and personal development.
Hon Otunba Ogundipe's message serves as a reminder of the transformative power of education and the vital role it plays in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
As students embark on their educational journeys, they are encouraged to embrace the opportunities that lies ahead, knowing that their commitment to learning will pave the way for a brighter future.
Hon Ogundipe assured everyone that there shall be continuous improvement every year as it was noticed this year. He promised to accommodate larger number of students and increase the centers by next edition. He pledged to closely monitor the progress of the students in the next academic year.
The highlights of the visit was the distribution of writing materials to the students at all the three centers.
The Hon. (Otunba) Stephen Olukayode Ogundipe's free summer coaching programme kicked off on August 5, 2024, attracting more than 2,000 students from the seven wards of Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-1. The initiative is being held across three designated centers: Ikeja Junior Grammar School, Mafoluku Junior Grammar School, and Ewutuntun Grammar School.
Among his educational initiatives, which includes provision of free GCE and JAMB forms with tutoring services, have led to numerous success stories among students who have gained admission to tertiary institutions across the country.
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