Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon, the winner of the twentieth edition
of the Spelling Bee Competition from Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu who
eventually became the One-day Governor, a continuum of the legacy of the former
first lady of the state, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has expressed profound gratitude for
the honour given unto him by the state Governor, the executive and the
legislature as the One-day Governor saying that “it is an eye-opening experience
that would linger in his memory for a long time.”
The One-day Governor, Abdulazeez, who was received by the governor of the state, Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit the State House in Marina as part of his executive function as the one-day Governor, said it was indeed an honour taking up the mantle of leadership for just one-day and a rare opportunity performing the executive function.
He was accompanied by the One-day Deputy-Governor, Master Oki
Sewanu, Coordinator of Answar Ud-Deen Senior Grammar School, Badagry and the One-day
Secretary to the State Government, Miss Saheed Alimot-Odere of Jubilee Model
Senior School, Coker, Aguda.
During the visit, Sanwo-Olu congratulated the students for
their remarkable achievements noting that the Spelling Bee Competition has continually
fostered confidence and vocabulary developments among participants.
At a subsequent reception at the Exco Chamber, Lagos House,
Ikeja, Dr. Olufemi Hamzat, Deputy-Governor of the state who received the One-day
Governor and his team members on behalf of the Governor urged the students to
emulate past winners who have excelled in various fields of their endeavours.
He described both the present One-day Governor and the past
winners of the Spelling Bee Competition as ‘shinning examples of the state’s
commitment to nurturing future leaders.’
He advised the young leaders to stay omitted to positive
change and be proud ambassadors of Lagos State. In his words, “you should be
proud of being products if Lagos State and be determined to change any negative
narratives about our country.”
In response to the request made by the One-day Governor for
an ICT laboratory at his school, Oriwu Senior Model College, Sanwo-Olu assured
him that the project would be carried out in no time as he has directed the
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Alli-Balogun to begin to
work on his request.
The First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu alongside the
wie of the Deputy-Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, encouraged the students to
continue to pursue academic excellence assuring them that the government will maintain
its commitment to creating a conducive learning environment across the state.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu also introduced the students to various initiatives
lead b her office like the War Against Drug Abuse, Fight Against Sexual and
Gender Based Violence, Lagos Boy Child Initiative and the School Support Initiative.
Mr. Olabode Agoro, the Lagos State Head of Service also
commended the government’s investment in education as a means of securing the
future of Lagos State.
He assured the students of opportunities within the public
service saying that, “there is a reserved place for you within the Lagos State
Public Service upon completion of your education.”
On his own part, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for
Basic and Secondary Education said that the official tour undertaken by the One-day
Governor and his cabinet was aimed at providing valuable information that would
be beneficial to their future careers.
The Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the
Quality Assurance (QEQA), Mr. Remi Abdul, lauded the sustained efforts to keep
the One-day Governor initiative alive. He noted that the competition which saw
Abdulrahmon emerge as the winner was keenly-contested across zonal and state
levels thus serving as a morale booster for students.
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