In a move dedicated to improving educational efficiency and learning Environments in Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, yesterday Tuesday 16th of January 2024, the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, distributed brush cutters to all 17 Primary Schools within the LCDA.

The ceremony, hosted at the Council Secretariat Hall, saw the presence of notable figures, including the Vice Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Alh. Wasiu Oluwole Dehinsilu; SLG, Hon. Miniru Temitope; Council Leader, Hon. Hassan Mustapha; other Councillors and Supervisors; Council’s Head of Administration, Mr. Sunday Awobajo; Aladebute of Itoikin, High Chief Francis Adegboyega Raji; The Aro of Agbowa, High-Chief Shakiru Odufowora; Baale Sekungba; and the Baale of Lago Community. Executive Secretary of Epe Local Government Education Authority, Otunba Shittu Aliu Idowu, and all the Headteachers from the 17 Primary Schools who received the equipment.

Addressing the gathering, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo emphasized that the distribution of these essential tools stems from his commitment to delivering quality education to the pupils. He highlighted the changing dynamics, noting that today’s Pupils lack the physical vigor for manual bush clearing compared to the past. The introduction of these brush cutters aims to convert time previously spent on clearing bushes into productive teaching and learning hours without belaboring the young ones.

The Executive Secretary Epe LGEA, Otunba SAICO, impressed by Anomo’s ongoing dedication to education in the LCDA, commended the initiative and its potential impact. “Investing in efficient learning environments and tools directly translates to enhanced educational outcomes for our children,” he emphasized, urging headteachers to leverage the equipment effectively and maximize its benefit for students.

Headteacher Mr. Odumeru of LG Primary School Ikosi-Ejinrin beach expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of all schools, recognizing Anomo’s consistent efforts to prioritize education. He pledged, along with his colleagues, to utilize the brush cutters responsibly and continue delivering their best in creating a vibrant and successful learning experience for their students.