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The Lagos State Government has taken a further step toward enhancing education quality with the unveiling of the Tolu Schools Complex in the Ajegunle area of the state.
Situated on about 11.7 hectares, the complex comprises 36 public schools—31 secondary and five primary—located within Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State.
At the ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the project underscores the state’s commitment to delivering quality education in Nigeria’s commercial hub.
UPDATE: President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT today commissioned the newly regenerated and full upgrade of the Tolu Schools Complex, comprising of 36 schools, alongside 19 Mini football pitches, Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle in the Ajeromi… pic.twitter.com/2soey8Qgru
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‘Fulfilling a Covenant’
“This was not just a historic regeneration; it was a courageous one. What we have built is a school for the 21st century,” the governor said on Thursday.
“Mr. President, what is being commissioned today is not just a facelift or a cosmetic intervention. It is a full reimagining of what public education should look like in a modern African city like Lagos.”
“Today, here in Ajegunle— ‘AJ City’—we are not merely commissioning a set of buildings; we are fulfilling a covenant,” he added.
“This is a sacred promise between the government and the people: that no child, regardless of where they are born, shall be denied the dignity of a world-class education.”
The facility includes an ICT and robotics hub, laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology—each capable of accommodating over 200 students—and a vocational skills acquisition centre equipped with dedicated workshops.
Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that the infrastructure is designed to equip students with skills needed to “thrive in a changing world”.
“That is why we built a four-storey vocational skills acquisition centre with dedicated workshops,” he said.
“To tackle overcrowding and create a conducive environment, we have delivered new classroom blocks—each containing 18 classrooms—and extensively renovated 24 others. We have ensured these are safe, habitable, and inspiring spaces for teaching and learning,” he added.
In his remarks, Akpabio praised the state government for the regeneration effort, describing it as a demonstration of “bold planning and a clear commitment to our youth” as well as the delivery of a large-scale project.
“We must continue to treat education not just as a social service but as a driver of economic growth,” he said.
“Through the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are committed to ensuring every child has access to quality learning and practical skills, preparing them to thrive in the fast-emerging modern economy.”
A Model of Partnership
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, echoed similar views, commending the government for executing the project.
He noted that the Tolu Schools Complex aligns with the educational objectives of President Tinubu’s administration.
Flash: Arrival of Governor @jidesanwoolu in company of his deputy @drobafemihamzat at Tolu Schools complex for the commissioning of the 36 schools sitting on 12 hectares of land. pic.twitter.com/vdn368csAJ
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“This stands as a powerful testament to what is possible when leadership is purposeful and when national and subnational governments operate in sync with a common goal. It is a model of what a state can achieve in partnership with national objectives,” he said.
“The Tolu Schools Complex aligns perfectly with our priorities. We are committed to ensuring that our schools equip students with practical skills so they are prepared to compete and thrive in a fast-emerging modern economy.”
The Tolu Schools Complex was originally established in 1981 under the mass education policy of former Lagos State governor Lateef Jakande. The government reclaimed 11.73 hectares from the Lagos Lagoon to develop the site in Ajegunle.
During his tenure as governor between 1999 and 2003, President Tinubu also initiated the construction of the Bola Ige Millennium Secondary School, reflecting a long-standing emphasis on large-scale educational development.
The latest phase of renovation at the Tolu Schools Complex commenced in early 2024.
