Alawiye-King Led SUBEB Swings Into Action

By Akinwale Kasali

Following its inauguration by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu into the Executive Board of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, the Hon. Wahab Alawiye-king led SUBEB began its activities with a pre-inaugural strategy meeting which featured the participation of all board members.

At the meeting, the Chairman,  Alawiye-king promised a result-driven organization, in tandem with the aspiration of governor Sanwo-Olu to make education germane in the State.

It was unanimously agreed that the term ‘Leave no child behind’ will become the focal point of the board in order to ensure that every school age child in Lagos gets access to quality basic education.

At the Board meeting were

Saheed Ibikunle, Shittu Hakeem, Mrs Sijuade Idowu-Tiamiyu, Mrs Seriki Ayeni, Dayo Israel and  Bayo Adefuye.

A Delegation from The Bridge International Academy paid a courtesy visit to the SUBEB members during which both parties discussed collaboration on the EKO EQUIP program to optimize performance of Lagos schools.

The board also paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Education Lagos State, Hon. Sade Adefisayo and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.

The Commissioner commended the Board, expressing her delight over the  composition of notable individuals with vast experience in the education sector that made it up.

She added that this will no doubt achieve the visions of the Governor Sanwo-Olu Administration for the educational sector and also take the State to the pinnacle in the educational sector.