The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving Unity Schools across Nigeria as part of a broader effort to establish standard capacities across the schools and Federal Government Colleges, and ensure optimal student-to-teacher ratios, adequate resources, and conducive boarding and feeding arrangements.
The minister made this remark during his inspection of Queens College, Yaba, Lagos, to evaluate the school’s infrastructure, leadership, and student welfare.
During his engagement with the students, teachers, and Principal of the school, the Minister highlighted the pressing challenges facing the institution, including quality infrastructure.
Alausa, who maintained the commitment aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of delivering improved education for all Nigerians, assured that Queens College, alongside other Unity Schools would receive the necessary support to foster excellence in learning environments
He stressed the urgent need for significant upgrades to accommodate its growing student population effectively, adding that the Federal Ministry of Education will work closely with Queens College and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to design, renovate, and construct new facilities, including a library, dining areas, hostels, and classrooms.
The Minister thanked the school’s leadership, staff, and students for their warm reception and pledged to advocate for better welfare packages for teachers and enhanced learning outcomes for students.
Alausa is scheduled to extend his assessment visits to other Unity Schools and Federal Government Colleges through similar unannounced visits to underscore the ministry’s resolve to ensure that every Unity School benefits from robust infrastructure, effective leadership, and a focus on student welfare.
In her remarks, the Principal of Queens College, Dr. (Mrs.) Oyindamola Obabori, appreciated the minister’s visit, saying that “this morning, we were honored to welcome the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, to Queen’s College on an unexpected visit.
“His arrival coincided with our morning assembly, which he joined and participated in, delighting both staff and students. After addressing the students and teachers, we took him on a tour of our facilities, including the kitchen, hostels, clinic, classrooms, and hall, where he observed students taking their examinations.
“The Minister expressed satisfaction with our preparedness and organization, commending our efforts and recognizing Queen’s College as a standard for educational excellence, while also offering constructive suggestions for improvement and assuring us of the ministry’s support”, the principal added.
