The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to develop an enduring and sustainable ecosystem to create a liveable as well as workable environment for students in public higher institutions in Lagos state.
The governor said this at the one-day interactive session between him and students union leaders and stakeholders, organised by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, with the
theme:”Students as Strategic Partners in the Governance Process: Challenges and Prospects for Youth Development.”
Speaking at the event held at Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa, the governor also announced an upward review of the bursary and scholarship for indigene students as he also promised to appoint four former students union leaders as senior special assistants.
Sanwo-Olu said his administration would continue to engage students constructively, enhance infrastructure in public institutions and stated that scholarships would be extended to the less privileged and specially challenged students.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Sule, commended the governor for his support, assuring that the ministry would sustain the legacy of excellence as it continues to dialogue and engage the students, management and stakeholders.
The guest speaker and immediate past vice chancellor, Lagos State University, Olanrewaju Fagbohun,commended the state governor, describing him as a man of legacy.
