Lagos to head-count school public school pupils
Lagos State Government said it would starting from Monday November 13, a head-count of pupils in its public primary schools.
The exercise will be held in 1,020 government-owned primary schools in the State to validate the number of pupils for the provision of quality and sustainable basic education.
Speaking at the commencement of the One-Day workshop, themed: “Physical Headcount of Public Primary School Pupils”, held recently at the Protea Hotel, Ikeja, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George said the survey is desirable to understand the needs and challenges faced in the basic education system to enable education administrators and policymakers make informed decisions and allocate resources efficiently.
George, represented by the Special Adviser on Economic Planning to the Governor, Mr. Lekan Balogun, said the Primary School Headcount is a critical tool for improving the quality and accessibility of primary education.
“The primary school headcount is not merely a statistical exercise, it is a reflection of our commitment to understanding the needs and challenges faced by our educational institutions. This represents a significant milestone in our commitment to providing quality education to the children of Lagos State. It is an occasion that unites us in our collective dedication to ensuring a brighter future for our kids and by extension, our youths”, he said.
The Commissioner further added that the State Government is making several efforts to improve the education sector and would continue to boost the capacity of teachers and students systematically with consistent improvements following the 21st-century realities.