Special Adviser on Education to the Lagos State Governor, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has said that the Lagos State government is set to reconstruct Alternative High School for Girls, Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin and other similar schools across the state.
Wahab disclosed this during a press briefing maintained that the proposed upgrade was focused at attracting and reintegrating school dropouts as well as those who may have rejected education at an initial stage in life.
The special adviser also disclosed that the skills acquisition facilities would also be reformed to world class standards.
He said that the rapid rate of the state’s population required a complete educational standard approach that would prioritise the development of both formal and informal education in the state.
Wahab made it clear that the idea of Alternative High School for Girls, Agboju, was envisaged during the tenure of former governor, Mr Bola Tinubu by the New Era Foundation.
“The initiative will empower the beneficiaries socially and economically so that they can contribute to the development of society and play a more functional role as responsible citizens.
“There is a proposal before the State Executive Council and the House of Assembly for the establishment of at least one Alternative school in each of the six administrative divisions in Lagos State to upscale the growth of education in the state.
“The administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in line with the National Policy on Education, has remained committed to the provision of qualitative and quantitative education to the people of the state.
“This is realisable through effective and efficient implementation of education and technology as an important pillar of the state government’s development agenda, of which the development of both formal and informal education remain crucial,” he added.