Lagos State State Government usually identifies students with talents, nurture and supports them to unleash the talents and this has resulted in brilliant performance of students at National and International Competitions.

At the recent Maltina School Games Competition, Students from Ijaiye Housing Junior and Senior Secondary School and Euba Junior Secondary School clinched millions of Naira for themselves and their school, while Lagos State Team emerged overall Best State with 21 Gold Medals, 15 Silver and 5 Bronze.

At the official prize presentation held on Thursday, 22nd April, 2021 at the Ministry’s Conference Room, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo attributed the performance of the students to the investment of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanw-Olu’s administration in developing students who can excel not only in academics but also co-curricular activities.

The Commissioner who was represented by the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary Education District I, Mrs. Titilayo Solarin appreciated the initiative of the Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina for the bountiuful incentives and reward to the students who have distinguished themselves and made the State proud.

In her words, “Lagos State Students are gifted and as a State we have continued to create various means of showcasing them to the World”

The Commissioner concluded her remarks by encouraging more collaboration with Corporate Organizations and other private stakeholders in actualizing the major goals of the education sector.

Presenting the cash gift to the respective recipients, the Portfolio Manager, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, NB Plc, Mrs. Kehinde Kadiri noted that she is inspired by the bunch of talents in Lagos State Schools. Kadiri urged the winners to continue to strive for the best always.

She lauded the State Government’s proactive response to the competition in all ramifications and commended the judges and participants of the maiden edition of the Maltina School Games.

At the senior category, Ojo Joy of Ijaiye Housing Estate Senior Secondary School took first position in 100 Meter, 200 Meter and 4×100 Meter. She got a prize gift of N500, 000 and additional N1, 000, 0000 for emerging as overall best athlete.

In the junior boys category, Okon Moses of Euba Junior Secondary School, Mushin got a prize gift of N500, 000 for winning gold medal in 400M, 4x100M and silver medal in 100M.

At the junior girls category, Anifowoshe Sikirat of Ijaiye Housing Estate Junior High School won a prize gift of N500, 000 clinching gold medal in 100m and 4x100m. A cheque of N5, 000,000 was presented to Ijaiye Housing Estate Senior Secondary School under Education District I for emerging as Overall Best School.

The award presentation was also attended Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District VI, Mrs. Okelola Oludara, President, Nigeria School Sport Federation, Mrs. Olabisi Joseph, Representative of Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Babatunde Omibekun and Representative of the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Mrs Oluyomi Oluwasanmi.