Lagos State Plans Expansion of Technical Colleges and Vocational Centres to Tackle Out-of-School Children
Alli-Balogun highlighted the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to boost technical and vocational education in alignment with the THEMES agenda. The commissioner expressed the intent to bring out-of-school children into schools to learn valuable skills, become self-reliant, contribute to society, and potentially become employers of labor.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a bid to address the issue of out-of-school children and enhance technical and vocational education, the Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, announced plans to establish additional technical colleges and vocational centres across the state. The initiative aims to engage out-of-school children meaningfully, providing them access to quality training and reducing the number of children on the streets.
Alli-Balogun highlighted the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to boost technical and vocational education in alignment with the THEMES agenda. The commissioner expressed the intent to bring out-of-school children into schools to learn valuable skills, become self-reliant, contribute to society, and potentially become employers of labor.
Addressing the issue of drug abuse among youths, Alli-Balogun emphasized collaborative efforts involving community leaders, police, security agents, and anti-drug clubs to combat the menace.
Additionally, the commissioner disclosed that Lagos State, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, would host the 67th National Council of Education (NCE) meeting from December 12 to December 15, 2023. The NEC meeting, themed "Addressing the Problems of Policy Implementations: Panacea for the Achievements of Education 2030 Agenda," will have Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, as Chairman. Delegates from various ministries, agencies, and government parastatals are expected to attend.
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As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance education and policy-making, these initiatives underscore the Lagos State government's commitment to creating opportunities for skill development and addressing critical issues in the education sector.
