The first private co-educational inclusive school in Lagos state, MD School, located in Oko-Oba, Lagos has announced the celebration of 40 years of its existence, pointing out that critical role of early childhood learning as the bedrock of the nation’s education sector.
Penpushing reports that Chairman of the Media Committee on the Anniversary Steve Akadiri, at a press conference said the occasions like this provide an opportunity for reflection and to say thank you to those who have walked this remarkable journey with the management in the past 40 years.
The Media Committee boss and a member of the governing council stated that the event will give them opportunities to look back with gratitude to the humble beginnings and appreciates contributions of all stakeholders
“It allows us to look back with gratitude at our humble beginnings, appreciate the sacrifices of our founders and acknowledge the dedication and commitment of those who have contributed to the growth of the institution’, he said
Penpushing further reports that the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Barrister Chris Dike in his contributions explained that the anniversary actually commenced in September with special thanksgiving by the pupils with active participation by parents online.
“We have also provided medical and food outreach to our immediate communities, the climax is the award programme which will involve many of our past students, parents and other stakeholders at the end of the month’, he stated
Penpushing also reports that Executive Director of the School Mrs. Omolara Adedugbe while addressing journalists drew attention to the importance of foundational learning, as the bedrock of Nigeria’s educational sector.
The vocal advocate of quality early learning, submitted that the quality of foundational learning, invariably determines the standard of a nation’s education sector, stressing that early childhood learning, lays the foundation for a child’s education.
Penpushing reports that she stated that the quality of that early experience, invariably shapes their future success, and urged the government to pay closer attention to foundational education.
The Executive Director noted that private schools have historically spearheaded this segment maintaining that they deserve government’s encouragement and support, just as she called for the removal of many constraints facing private school operators across the country, so that they can continue to provide quality education that the country deserves.
Penpushing further reports that she singled out the imposition of multiple taxes and levies by governments at every level, from the local, state, up to the federal government level, as one of the critical constraints hampering operations of private schools.
“There are too many taxes, and this is making it difficult for private schools to operate. Government should realise that education is a different kind of business that is not all about making profit.
Penpushing also reports that Adedugbe equally urged government on need to understand the critical role of private schools in the interest of achieving quality in the standard of education in the country.
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