As part of efforts to encourage the teaching and learning of languages in schools, especially Yoruba Language, the Lagos State Government has collaborated with @USAIDNigeria, towards providing educational learning materials to schools. @jidesanwoolu@lasgeducation@lagossubeb
The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stressed the need to motivate the younger ones to learn the mother-tongue, adding that it will increase their literacy levels and expand the availability of quality local language teaching and learning materials for pupils.
The Executive Chairman, @lagossubeb, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King stated that the infusion of local languages into the educational system will not only increase the chances of survival but its introduction as a medium of instruction will aid and help pupils succeed educationally. #LASG
Alawiye-King stressed that the formative stage of the child is important and this will help mould and shape their minds, emphasising that it is essential to inculcate the cultural and linguistic diversity in their learning. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@lagossubeb #LASG
Presenting the Yoruba Early Grade Reading Materials to the State Government, Chief of Northern Education Initiative Plus (NEI) Mr. Nurudeen Lawal, disclosed that the motive was borne out of the need to achieve positive learning outcomes as the beginning of Education is reading.
Lawal averred that there will be teachers training and guidance on how best the language can be imparted, noting that the materials were developed based on scientific principles and socio-cultural considerations. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@lasgeducation@USAIDNigeria #LASG
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja, stressed that the State Government will utilise its resources to expand the availability of quality local language teaching and learning materials for reading amongst pupils. @jidesanwoolu@lasgeducation #LASG
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The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has appealed to practitioners in the real estate sector and the general public to join hands with the State Government to eliminate unethical practices in the real estate industry. #LASG
Benson-Awoyinka maintained that if integrity is restored to the profession, more international investments would be attracted to the country and would be beneficial to many individuals in the State. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@housing_LASG@lasrera@gbenga_omo #LASG
LASG has arraigned a reckless driver, Sunday Okodo (M/38yrs) of Alose Close, Bony Crescent Apapa, at Bolade Oshodi Magisterial Court on Friday, for injuring a Policeman attached to @followlastma, on Apakun Bridge in Oshodi. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@gbenga_omo@LagosMoj
He explained that he was charged to court for driving against traffic (one way), resisting arrest, reckless and dangerous driving, driving without a valid drivers licence, assaulting a police officer and attempted murder. @jidesanwoolu@followlastma@gbenga_omo #ForAGreaterLagos
Speaking on the enforcement exercise, General Manager of LASCOPA, Mr. Afolabi Solebo Esq., disclosed that the supermarket was sealed for displaying expired products, such as Kelloggs Krave and Frozen foods, on their shelves for possible sale to unsuspecting consumers. #LASG
He noted that despite several public enlightenment campaigns and warnings by LASCOPA, Store managers still sell expired and hazardous products which are inimical to human health in contravention of the State government's directives on the sale of unwholesome goods. #LASG
The Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority has reiterated the present administration's zero tolerance for all environmental infractions across the metropolis by serving contravention notices to some informal business owners. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat
A statement released by the Agency on Wednesday said the monitoring team of LASPEMA served the violators the notices during a monitoring exercise embarked upon by the team to curb the incessant environmental infraction after receiving complaints from residents in the area. #LASG
“The Agency had served the contravention notices to the business owners after residents drew the attention of government to the unscrupulous business activities of gravel sellers and wheelbarrow pushers on the roads. #LASG
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Ebony Life Place, has started a monthly series on Tourism, Arts, Creativity, Hospitality and Cultural events, tagged"EKO CULTURE SERIES" @jidesanwoolu@LagostourismO@akinbileyusuf_@EbonylifePlace #LASG
The Eko Culture Series, a blend of entertainment and tourism events, will be hosted by the Chief Executive Officer of Ebony Life Media and Ebony Life Place, @MoAbudu, with the support of the Lagos State Government. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@LagostourismO@akinbileyusuf_
Speaking at the flagship of the series, tagged "Flavours of Lagos", the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs.@akinbileyusuf_, said that the programme has been planned to run for the next 12 months with focus on different areas of what Lagos represents. #LASG
The General Manager of the @LasbcaA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, has called for collaboration between the Agency and the Lagos State Police Command for effective monitoring and enforcement for conformity in the built environment. @jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@LagosPoliceng@gbenga_omo
According to the General Manager, who was in the company of management staff of the agency, it had become necessary to synergise with the Police Command, especially in violent prone areas, in order to adequately carry out the assignment and responsibilities of the Agency. #LASG