The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has launched a comprehensive Needs Assessment Project for all public primary schools across the state, in a move to reform the basic education sector.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting, LASUBEB Board Member, Owolabi Jamiu Falana, described the project as a significant milestone in strengthening the foundation of basic education in Lagos.
Falana disclosed that the exercise will cover 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centres, inclusive units, and Local Government Education Authorities across the state.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Project Implementation and Monitoring, Mr. Olusegun Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to human capital development.
He noted that the project reflects the state’s determination to implement evidence-based interventions that raise standards, ensure equity, and align education reforms with the THEMES+ Agenda and the Lagos State Development Plan 2052.
LASUBEB Chairman Dr. Hakeem Shittu in his remarks, described the initiative as the maiden edition of a continuous exercise aimed at transforming Lagos public schools.
