Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has urged immediate curriculum reforms to prepare students for future challenges.
Speaking at Olivet Baptist High School’s 80th anniversary, he stressed the need to modernize Nigeria’s secondary education system.
Dr. Hamzat emphasized secondary schools must cultivate leadership through redesigned curricula and learning environments.
“We must rethink, reimagine, and reinvest in education,” he declared before educators, alumni, and policymakers.
He called for collaborative efforts between government, private sectors, and communities to transform classrooms.
“Education is national security; schools must become leadership incubators,” he asserted, urging stakeholders to act decisively.
The deputy governor linked national progress directly to youth development and educational quality.
He described secondary education as a critical bridge shaping students’ academic and ethical foundations.
Modern leadership demands empathy, tech skills, and moral courage, Dr. Hamzat noted.
He highlighted emerging challenges like AI and climate change requiring adaptable, solution-driven graduates.
Under Lagos’ T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, the state prioritizes education-technology integration for sustainable development.
Investments aim to produce well-rounded leaders equipped with critical thinking and communication skills.
Dr. Hamzat proposed curriculum enhancements including ethics, public speaking, and leadership training.
He advocated partnerships with universities to align secondary education with real-world demands.
Celebrating Olivet’s legacy, he praised its 80-year role in nurturing innovators and nation-builders.
The school exemplifies how holistic education balances academics with character development.
NOSA President Dr. Wale Okediran echoed this sentiment, applauding Olivet’s tradition of excellence. He highlighted the institution’s evolution and its alumni’s impactful societal contributions.
Planning Committee Chairman Dr. Olusegun Ahmadu reinforced the anniversary’s transformative theme. He described Olivet as an enduring model of educational excellence with far-reaching influence.
Aseyi of Iseyin Oba Sefiu Adeyeri III commended the school’s distinguished alumni while warning students against drug abuse. He urged parents to actively guide their children’s development.
The event honored outstanding alumni whose achievements span various professional fields. Awards recognized their positive impacts on Nigeria’s socioeconomic growth.
Dr. Hamzat’s address signals Lagos State’s commitment to educational innovation. His proposals aim to equip students for leadership in an increasingly complex world.
Stakeholders now face the task of translating these ideas into actionable policies. The call to action resonates as Nigeria seeks to harness its youth potential.
With global challenges accelerating, educational reform becomes not just beneficial but imperative. The deputy governor’s vision offers a roadmap for nurturing tomorrow’s problem-solvers.
As Olivet celebrates eight decades of excellence, its legacy inspires renewed focus on education’s transformative power. The anniversary underscored schools’ pivotal role in national development.
Moving forward, collaborative implementation will determine whether these aspirations materialize into tangible progress. Nigeria’s future leaders depend on today’s educational investments.
The event concluded with a shared commitment to advancing quality education nationwide. Participants left inspired to contribute to this critical national priority.