The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, today Wednesday 22nd October 2025 donated the first-ever public secondary school to Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in Surulere area of Lagos.
Inaugurating the Femi Gbajabiamila Junior Secondary School, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives said hardship being faced by students, parents, teachers and community leaders has ended.
“This event marks a defining milestone in our collective pursuit of accessible, quality education for every child in this community. It is not merely opening a new institution but the birth of opportunity, progress, and renewed hope for generations to come. For the first time in the history of Itire-lkate, this community now has a public secondary school within its borders,” he said.
Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the lawmaker representing Surulere II at the House of Representatives, Mr Lanre Okunola, said that parents had been watching their children travel long distances daily to attend schools outside their community for many years.
He said: “Some faced daily hardships and safety concerns, while others abandoned their education altogether. Today, that struggle has ended.
“This school stands as a beacon of inclusion, ensuring that no child in Itire-lkate is left behind because of geography or circumstances, which also reflects the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to provide continuous support for education at all levels in Nigeria.”
According to him, education has always been the foundation of every prosperous society as it empowers individuals, transforms communities, and builds nations.He said that throughout his years in public service, he had remained deeply committed to advancing education at all levels.