Lagos Endorses Students’ Challenge Initiative

The Director, Co-Curricular Services, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Marion BabsAkinyeye, has commended the Spirit of Lagos for initiating the Students’ Challenge, an innovative platform for secondary school students in the state to proffer solutions to some of the social problems within their communities.

Babs-Akinyeye made the commendation at the unveiling of the Students Challenge initiative at the Ministry of Education, Lagos, when students from select public schools in the six education districts in the state made presentations on how they would solve some of the challenges they face in their localities.

She said such an initiative was in line with the state government’s efforts at ensuring overall development of various communities within the state.

“We commend the Spirit of Lagos for creating this wonderful platform for the students of the state to deploy their creativity in bringing about solutions to the challenges they face in their respective areas. We are impressed by the students’ display of creativity and great ideas that will complement the efforts of the state government in moving the state forward.”

She also commended the teachers for their efforts in grooming the students, which she said reflected in their project ideas as well as their presentations.