Lagos Becomes First State To Establish Alternative Secondary School For Girls
Lagos is the first Nigerian state to set up an Alternative Secondary School for Girls, giving dropouts a second chance at education.
Alternative Secondary School for Girls
LAGOS — Lagos State has become the first state in Nigeria to set up an Alternative Secondary School for Girls.
This was revealed in a statement by the Public Affairs Officer, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE), Elias Oladipo.
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday inaugurated the first Alternative Secondary School for Girls in Nigeria, a landmark initiative meant to offer a second chance at quality education for girls whose schooling has been interrupted by social, economic or personal circumstances. Also Read: NYSC Changes 2026: What Every Graduate Should Know
Speaking at the commissioning held at the school premises on Old Ojo Road, Agboju Amuwo, Lagos State Nigeria, the Nigeria First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, described the project as “a bold step toward ensuring that no girl is left behind.”
Said, “The commissioning of the Alternative Secondary School for Girls marks an important milestone in the nation’s quest to make education more inclusive and responsive to the needs of every learner.”
Who The Alternative Secondary School For Girls Will Admit
Based on the statement, the school is meant to admit girls who dropped out of school because of early marriage, poverty, teenage pregnancy, displacement or other challenges.
It will provide accelerated learning, vocational training and psychosocial support, giving beneficiaries a supportive environment to pursue secondary education, gain useful skills and prepare for further academic and economic opportunities.
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