The Lagos Government has disclosed plans to increase the number of comprehensive schools across the state from the initial pilot of 12 schools to 50 by September this year in order to demonstrate the commitment of the government to equipping Lagos State school students to be self-reliant and skilled.
Disclosing this at the sensitisation of stakeholders on Lagos State Comprehensive School Programme held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo stated that the comprehensive school programme which commenced in February is poised to reduce the rate of dropout in schools as some students are disconnected with the usual academic curriculum but prefer to learn various skills.
She emphasised that this programme would give them equal opportunities to explore their interest and train them to mastery level.
Mrs. Adefisayo explained to stakeholders comprising school principals, school support and education quality assurance officers across the state on the importance of integrating comprehensive school programme to the school curriculum.
“We discovered and observed that out of every 10 students admitted to JS1 only three make it to SS3, while only one student will eventually excel at the transition exam,” adding that it had resulted to an increase in student dropouts in Lagos State.”
According to the commissioner, the state government has established partnership with private and International institutions for training, internship opportunities and employment prospects for the students.
