LASG constitutes 17-man committee to draft, implement policy for non-state schools

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has inaugurated a 17-member committee tasked with drafting and implementing a comprehensive policy for non-state schools in Lagos.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Alausa, Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokumu-Adegbite, noted that the initiative aligned with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s vision of “leaving no child behind” by providing equitable, high-quality education to all children, regardless of school type.

“The committee is expected to produce a policy of world-class standard,” she stated, urging members to prioritise both present and future needs while promoting educational equity. I hope I have your assurances as I inaugurate you today to deliver unto us within the specific timeline, a document that is both standard and usable over the years”, said Dokumu- Adegbite.

In his opening remarks, the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul, described the inauguration as a landmark step in the government’s broader mission to transform the education sector.

“This initiative is setting the agenda for the standardisation of non-state schools in Lagos and potentially across Nigeria,” said Abdul.

He commended the DAWN Commission and PLANE for their technical support, emphasising Lagos State’s leadership in localising the National Policy for Non-State Schools recently approved by the National Council for Education.

The committee is chaired by Dr. Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, Director of Private Education and Special Programmes at OEQA.