EKOEXCEL at 5: Transforming Lagos State’s Public Education System and Charting a Path for the Future
As EKOEXCEL celebrates its fifth anniversary, the Lagos State government’s groundbreaking initiative has proven to be a game-changer in transforming public primary education.
Launched in 2019 by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu under the THEMES Agenda, EKOEXCEL (Excellence in Child Education and Learning) was designed to elevate education standards and bridge the learning gap in Lagos State’s public primary schools.
Misan Thorpe, Education columnist, in his study, noted that “Five years on, the programme has recorded significant milestones, reshaped classroom experiences, and delivered measurable learning gains, establishing itself as a beacon of hope for educational reforms across Nigeria and beyond.
Methodology Underpinning EKOEXCEL Wins Big at the 20th Titans of Tech Awards
In a resounding affirmation of its innovative approach to education, the EKOEXCEL program has once again been lauded for its groundbreaking work. This time, the spotlight shines on the methodology behind the program, as NewGlobe, the technical partner driving EKOEXCEL in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, clinched the prestigious award for Pan African Digital Learning Platform of the Year at the 20th Titans of Tech Awards.
Sanwo-Olu: The visionary leader transforming education
June 25 every years is special in Lagos. It is the birthday of an illustrious son, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Since his election as the 15th Governor of Lagos State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, Governor Sanwo-Olu has been a transformative force, particularly through the implementation of the EKOEXCEL, a basic education reform programme that is revolutionising basic education in Lagos. This reform has not only revolutionised public primary education in Lagos but has also garnered national and international acclaim, serving as a model for other Nigerian states.
EKOEXCEL’s Five-Year Journey: Empowering Lagos Pupils on the Day of the African Child
As we commemorate the Day of the African Child 2024, we reflect on the strides made in improving the educational landscape for children across Africa. This year’s theme, “Education for All Children in Africa: The Time is Now,” resonates deeply with the mission and achievements of EKOEXCEL, an educational reform initiative that has significantly transformed public primary education in Lagos State. Over the past five years, EKOEXCEL has played a pivotal role in reducing learning poverty and providing hope to thousands of pupils, one child at a time.
Sanwo-Olu’s EKOEXCEL Exhibits Education Transformation
In a bid to improve basic education, a fact-finding mission led by Hadiza Abubakar Yaradua, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education, visited the EKOEXCEL (Excellence in Child Education and Learning) project in Lagos State. The objective was to understand the EKOEXCEL model to develop a similar transformative education project in Katsina State.
During the visit, Commissioner Yaradua and her team, including Dr. Kabir Magaji, Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board, were received by Dr. Hakeem Shittu, Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, and Hon. Bayo Adefuye, Chairman of the EKOEXCEL Steering Committee.
Sanwo-Olu’s EKOEXCEL Set to Showcase Impact at 2024 Education World Forum
The Education World Forum (EWF) 2024 marks a significant milestone for the Lagos State Government’s EKOEXCEL programme as it prepares to showcase its transformative impact on education at this prestigious global event. Led by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Hon. Jamiu Ali-Balogun, the Lagos State delegation is poised to highlight EKOEXCEL’s successes and share insights into its data-driven approach to education reform.
Lagos Leads the Charge: EKOEXCEL Empowers Girls, Breaks Barriers on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, themed “Invest in Women; Accelerate Progress,” Lagos State stands as a beacon of hope, showcasing how investment in girls’ education empowers them to rewrite their narratives and become the architects of their own destinies. Through the transformative EKOEXCEL program, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is proving that quality education is not a privilege for the few, but a right for all, especially girls from low-income backgrounds.
Leading the Charge: Lagos State Girls Powering a Sustainable Future in STEM
As we celebrate the 2024 International Day for Women and Girls in Science, with the theme “Women in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability,” the spotlight shines brightly on young Nigerian girls who are breaking down barriers and carving their own paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Lagos State Government’s innovative EKOEXCEL initiative stands as a powerful testament to this dedication to fostering an enabling environment for girls to blossom in these fields.
Int’l Day of Education: How EKOEXCEL’s impact extends beyond the classroom
As the world unites under the 2024 International Day of Education, with its theme, “Learning for Lasting Peace,” one bold initiative stands out – Lagos State’s EKOEXCEL program. In just four years, EKOEXCEL has transcended the realm of mere educational reform to become a luminous beacon of hope, demonstrating how education can not only close learning gaps and empower children, but also cultivate the values and skills necessary for building a world where peace prevails.
From Promise to Progress: EKOEXCEL Delivers on Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Vision for Education
As the doors of Lagos State’s primary schools reopened for the second term of the 2023/2024 academic year, the excitement was palpable. Pupils eager to learn and parents anticipating good grades were greeted not only by familiar classrooms but also by the tangible evidence of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering commitment to transforming education in Lagos State. That evidence, EKOEXCEL, continues to deliver on its promise, witnessing the Governor’s vision for excellence in child education and learning become a reality, one child, one classroom, one community at a time.