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Lagos govt awards university scholarships to best 2020 WASSCE students
Modupe Shodeinde
Lagos State governor, Mr. Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has approved award of university scholarship to two exceptional students for emerging best students in the 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations, WASSCE.
The students, Favour Abiodun and Taiwo Solana, had 8 A1’s and 7A1’s respectively in the examination.
The state government also received students who emerged champions at various national and internationalscience competitions.
Abiodun emerged the best student in Senior Secondary School, SSS, with eight A1s, to study Medicine, while Solana emerged best student in the same examination to study Engineering. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, disclosed this while presenting the awards to winners of the competition at an event held in Alausa, Ikeja.
Adefisayo said the present administration in the state, led by Governor Sanwo-Olu, had given priority attention to the education sector.
The commissioner stated: “This is an authentication of improved quality of education system in Lagos State.”
According to her, the state government has continued to introduce various initiatives and innovations geared towards improving the educational system, stressing that some of the programmes are to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in schools.”
Adefisayo appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for approving scholarships for the two students, stressing that his passion of continuous provision of school infrastructure is responsible for the academic successes of all students in the state.
While congratulating the students, the commisioner, urged them to remain focused, avoid distractions and remain committed to their studies. She also encouraged parents not to relent in their efforts in monitoring these children, guiding them, providing enough time and love for them.
