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.
World Teachers’ Day 2023: How EKOEXCEL is transforming Lagos State public primary school teachers into globally competitive educators
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day 2023, Lagos State takes center stage in celebrating the transformation of its public primary school teachers into globally competitive educators through the EKO Excellence in Child Education and Learning (EKOEXCEL) program. This pioneering initiative, launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2019, not only redefines the classroom experience but also empowers teachers to excel on the world stage.
Hour of Code: Lagos public primary pupils thrilled with coding lessons
EKOEXCEL, the innovative digital initiative launched by the Lagos State Government in 2019 to transform public primary schools with oversight from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), participated in the Hour of Code lessons last Friday.
The Hour of Code, a one-hour introduction to computer science using fun tutorials, involved Primary 1 to 6 pupils. The pupils learned about different ways to use the computer, the language the computers understand and HTML coding.
Education Summit: Stakeholders commend Lagos for EKOEXCEL initiative
Stakeholders in education have commended Lagos State Government for the introduction of EKOEXCEL, a transformational initiative to boost learning and teaching, using cutting-edge technology.
Many of the stakeholders were among the panelists and participants at the 2022 Lagos State Education Summit, themed ‘Creating a sustainable Fit-For-Purpose Education Model’ held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, held between August 29 to 30.