OBALENDE, LAGOS STATE– In an uncommon show of alumni devotion, the immediate previous chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Mr. Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has actually started the detailed reconstruction of the Army Kid’s School and Dodan Barracks Primary School.
The task, executed through the Fuad Atanda-Lawal Foundation, was flagged off on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, marking a personal return for the previous chairman to his university.
Reviewing his time as a student 38 years back, Atanda-Lawal stressed that supplying a conducive learning environment is an ethical important to prevent future social burdens.
A main vision of the reconstruction job is to elevate the quality of public school infrastructure to a level that competes with pricey personal organizations.
Atanda-Lawal noted that top quality, free education is the only way to make sure every kid, regardless of socioeconomic background, has a fair shot at success.
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The previous chairman argued that city governments alone can not fulfill the blossoming needs of rapidly growing neighborhoods. He required a model of “goodwill-driven development,” where individuals and foundations enhance government efforts.
Beyond physical structures, Atanda-Lawal divulged strategies to sponsor customized teacher training programs across West Africa.
This effort, currently awaiting approval from the State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), aims to expose local educators to regional finest practices in pedagogy.
The Chairman of LASUBEB, Mr. Hakeem Shittu, admired the move, describing it as an “uncommon gesture” amongst former public office holders.
He noted that while numerous think political leaders only draw from the system, Atanda-Lawal’s return to give back to his primary school sets a new standard for leadership.
The Head Teacher of the school, Mrs. Elizabeth Alabi, revealed the appreciation of the personnel and students, keeping in mind that enhanced class are directly connected to much better knowing results and trainee morale.