Five years ago, precisely on March 13, 2019, while students at Ita-Faji, Isale Eko, Lagos State, were completing their examinations, a private school housing Ohen Primary School located at Massey street, Ita-Faji abruptly gave way and collapsed. It was a tragic day. A few students survived this strange incident, and they are now thanking God that they lived to tell about the terrifying event that claimed the lives of several other students.
On Friday, September 6, 2024, amid pop and pageantry, the Council Chairman of the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo, along with all the Political Leaders within that Council Area and the Federal Constituency, Religious Leaders, and the entire Council Team, officially commissioned an ultra-modern, world-class Montessori Nursery and Primary School in Ita-Faji, Isale Eko, Lagos State.
The remarkable standard of the school building, equipped with modern teaching methods and equipment, left residents enthralled and curious.
All classrooms in the recently opened Montessori Nursery and Primary School are designed like schools in Europe or America because they all have interactive boards, which are far superior to blackboards and white boards, the community turned out in large numbers to witness this historic event that would be remembered for a very long time. Projectors that are mounted to the ceiling in every classroom are included with these interactive boards.
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The Sick Bay and Playground are so exquisite that one would feel as though he is in one of the most expensive schools in Nigeria, and the School’s ICT Centres were crammed with Computer Laptops to pique these young people’s interest in Telecommunication and ICT technology.
The Executive Chairman Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo remarked, “I am reminded of the profound loss that our community has endured,” in reference to the tragic incident at the Ita-Faji school building collapse. We shall never forget the anguish of losing our children—our future leaders. I bear the burden of that grief with me as a leader and member of this community.”
“This school stands as a symbol of our resilience and commitment; it’s not just a structure, but a beacon of hope where every child can grow, thrive, and dream safely. Today marks a fresh beginning, brimming with opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.”
The shocking announcement made by the Council Chairman at the school’s commissioning was that everything related to the school, including admission, tuition, uniforms, school bags, exercise books, feeding, and other supplies, would be provided free of charge.
The Council Chairman utilised the platform to showcase his impressive accomplishments in the fields of infrastructure, education, the environment, and human/healthcare development within his council area. He also disclosed that the payment of the Federal & State Common Entrance Examinations for final year students is included in the school’s free benefits, which parents do not have to pay for.
The Lagos Island East Montessori Nursery and Primary School Tapa Street was founded by the Local Council in the past to guarantee that pupils receive top-notch education. Due to the growing number of students enrolled, a second Lagos Island East Montessori Nursery and Primary School was required. It will commence operation in the new academic session.
