Parents urge more technical schools as out-of-school children rise in Agege
Parents in the Agege community of Lagos State are expressing concern over the growing number of out-of-school children. Members of the Agege Parents Forum are calling on the government to establish more technical schools to provide alternatives for students who struggle academically. Oluwatoyin Ike, the forum’s Zonal Secretary, highlighted the challenges faced by youths after completing their secondary education. The group also commended Jubreel Abdulkareem for his ongoing support of educational initiatives in the area.
What we know
- The Agege Parents Forum says many children roam the streets after finishing their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination due to limited opportunities.
- Oluwatoyin Ike urged the government to create technical schools in Agege and nearby communities, noting that existing ones are too far away.
- The forum praised Jubreel Abdulkareem for sponsoring free JAMB registration forms and supporting educational projects for local students.
- Over 1,700 students have benefited from the free JAMB registration, and nearly 6,000 from various educational interventions.
- Parents also raised concerns about inadequate infrastructure in public schools and called for fairness in distributing scholarships and educational support.
