OJ Falana's #100SchoolsVisit Reaches Riverine Communities of Epe & Ibeju-Lekki, Unveiling Personal Connections and Education Insights

OJ Falana’s #100SchoolsVisit Reaches Riverine Communities of Epe & Ibeju-Lekki, Unveiling Personal Connections and Education Insights

…OJ Falana shares emotional journey as the team spends 6 hours navigating waterways to visit schools in Epe and Ibeju-Lekki LGAs.

Lead:
On Day 12 of the ambitious #100SchoolsVisit initiative, Hon. Owolabi Jamiu Falana, the Permanent Board Member of LASUBEB and his dedicated team ventured into the riverine communities of Epe and Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Areas (LGAs). The journey proved to be a profound experience for Falana, who disclosed personal ties to both visited local governments — Epe through maternal connections and Ibeju-Lekki through maternal grandparents.

Community Engagement:
Upon reaching the communities, the team paid a visit to Oba Taiwo Yusuf Gbadamosi, the esteemed Onitomu of Itoomu Kingdom. Subsequently, the focus shifted to the schools earmarked for the visit:

L.G. PRIMARY SCHOOL, ITO-OMU, EPE.
L.G. PRIMARY SCHOOL, ISE, EPE.
L.G. PRIMARY SCHOOL, IDE, IBEJU-LEKKI.

Personal Reflections:
Expressing the emotional significance of the visit, Falana highlighted the sentimental journey of returning to his roots. Spending six hours on water, he termed it a “homecoming of sorts” and shared how the experience deepened his understanding of the educational landscape in Lagos.

Education Insights:
As the team approaches the conclusion of the riverine leg of the #100SchoolsVisit, Falana emphasized the wealth of knowledge gained about the state of education in Lagos. The initiative aims to contribute to the enhancement of educational standards in the region.

Gratitude Extended:
Falana expressed gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the entire board of SUBEB for the unwavering support, enabling this impactful journey towards improving education in Lagos.

Conclusion:
With the riverine areas covered, the team anticipates the upcoming schools on the #100SchoolsVisit itinerary, showcasing a commitment to fostering positive changes in the educational landscape of Lagos.