Lagos State Governor Commends Teachers’ Performance

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has praised teachers for their commitment to preparing pupils for excellence in public debates.

The governor stated this on Thursday at the grand finale of the Lagos State Schools’ Debate, where he was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Adebule.

According to him, the programme is aimed at helping pupils gather relevant skills that would develop their mental intelligence and development.

“The good performance of our pupils in this debate is a proof that the teachers in our public schools are doing well and are justifying government’s huge investment in education and our government will continue to implement policies that can bring out the best in our children, knowing they are our future leaders. As a government, we will continue to be committed to providing the best not only in terms of quality education, but in terms of good and enabling environment for these pupils to learn and flourish properly,”.

Aside from the Individual Speakers category, pupils from C.M.S. Girls Grammar School, Bariga, and the Lagos Progressive Senior Secondary School, Surulere, battled for the third place position, while pupils from Ogudu Senior Grammar School, Ogudu and Badagry Senior Grammar School, Badagry, fought for the first position.

While pupils from Badagry Senior Grammar School emerged the winner, their counterparts from Ogudu Senior Grammar School came in the second position. The third position went to pupils of the Lagos Progressive Senior Secondary School.

The moderator, Mrs. Omolara Iruewe, said the pupils were assessed on comportment, power of persuasion, articulation and content of delivery.