As Odu Abore Memorial Primary School, Lagos on Wednesday celebrated its 80th anniversary, the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to donate an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to the school.
The Deputy Governor who made the disclosure during the celebration held at the school, said the construction of the centre would commence immediately.
He said his decision to build the facility was because ICT made him what he is today.
“I intend to build an ICT centre in this school because that is what made me what I have become in life today.
“Building an ICT centre in the school will be a good one and I hope the school will take good care of it and maximise its potential.”
He urged the community to take care of the school and ensure it is not used for any bad activity.
“We must all do the right thing because of the future of the children,” he said. Speaking further, Hamzat urged parents and teachers to treasure their children and care for them.
“It is our responsibility to take care of the children and this we must do very well. It is only God that knows what the future holds for every child. So parents should ensure the proper care of their children. They should tell their children that there is no shortcut to success in life; rather that they should be hardworking and always put in their best in whatever they do,” he said.
Addressing the pupils, Hamzat urged them to take their studies seriously to be successful in life.
“Many of you can become governors, deputy governor, commissioner, and so on. But it all depends on how committed you are to your education,” he said.
In her goodwill message, the Education Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo praised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Hamzat for their commitment to quality education service delivery.
Also, the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King, admonished parents to go back to the days of responsible parenting when children were well behaved.
“Everybody talks about fundamental human rights but nobody talks about responsible parenting,” he said, charging parents to do their best as the government is doing all it can in terms of providing basic education for the children.
