Layi Erogbogbo Foundation Sensitizes 500 Students, Teachers on Thyroid Disease

L-R: Founder, LEF, Mr. Goriola Erogbogbo; an Endocrinologist, Dr. Bolanle Okunowo and founding Patron, (LEF)-former Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Omolara Erogbogbo at the sensitization programme on Thyroid disease prevention.

About 500 students, teaching and non-teaching staff from both public and private schools in Lagos State recently benefitted from the awareness and sensitization campaign on thyroid disease program organized by Layi Erogbogbo Foundation (LEF).

Speaking at the maiden edition of the program in commemoration of the World Thyroid Day in Oregun Senior High School Ikeja, the founder, Mr. Goriola Erogbogbo disclosed that about 500 students and teachers in public and private schools in the State were targeted with the intent to enlighten them about the disease and related issues.

He mentioned that the vision of the Foundation is to protect and enhance the health of the less privileged through surgical operations for about 100 patients annually besides meeting their medical needs through community outreaches to over 2 million Lagosians. “It is our belief that health management approach will help us achieve our aims of preserving and enhancing the lives of the less privileged families for their well-being and success,” he remarked. 

Stating the objectives of the Foundation, Erogbogbo said that LEF, a non-profit organization is dedicated to providing support with highly subsidized access to surgery, pre-surgery tests and treatment to tackle Goitre disease, raising awareness to promote knowledge in respect of preventive measures against the occurrences of the diseases amongst the citizenry while also advocating positive lifestyle to reduce the manifestation.

He said the organization intends partnering with the Lagos State Ministry of Education to organize free awareness campaign for public and privately-owned secondary schools in the State on the importance of optimal functioning of the thyroid gland in childhood, during pregnancy and throughout adult life. He said the decision to take the campaign to schools is anchored on the fact that the youths are the most vulnerable group due to their unhealthy lifestyle and ignorance of the consequences.

While disclosing that the theme of this year’s campaign is “Know your neck, check your Thyroid.” He noted that the World Thyroid Day is dedicated to thyroid patients and all professionals including those who are committed to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases worldwide.

Answering the question on how the foundation funds its activities to achieve its objectives, Erogbogbo stated that funds are raised from the founder’s equity contributions, donations from Corporate organizations and public spirited individuals that share the vision of the foundation. 

Advising the participants on the significant of the materials distributed at the event, he charged them to utilize them and spread the knowledge they have acquired about the disease to others, especially
family members, friends and colleagues to further drive home the campaign amongst the citizenry.

In her remarks, the patron of the foundation,  Mrs. Omolara Erogbogbo revealed that the foundation is all in the memory of her late husband who died 15 years ago.

“He went for goitre operation, the operation was successful, unfortunately, he didn’t survive the post operation management by the hospital and ever since, the children have been saying we need to do something in his memory because he was such an amiable person. So Goriola being the first son, took the bull by the horn and said let’s have a foundation in memory of our Dad,” she explained.

Commenting on the significance of the program, she said, “People need to be aware of what goitre is, the challenges around it, how it starts and that’s the essence of today. Being World Thyroid Day, we believe it is a good starting point at least to start with children; the children will be able to go back home and tell their parents and educate them better."

She further advised, "taking alcohol and smoking contribute to some of these deficiencies in our system. We should have enough iodine in whatever we eat so as to avoid this kind of problems." 

Topics delivered at the program include Basic steps to reduce family risk factors, Preventive measures and control of thyroid disease, Signs and symptoms of thyroid disease as well as food and healthy living.

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Full Text of The Speech by Lagos State Com. for Health On the 2017 Lagos State Medical Mission

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Lagos State Government has over the years demonstrated its commitment towards developing sustainable and effective healthcare delivery to all its citizens.

Lagos State is one of the smallest states in Nigeria but it has one of the fastest growing populations in Nigeria. The challenge for the Lagos State Government has been to continuously find ways to improve the health status of its ever-increasing population. The plan for achieving this was based on the Health Policy Thrust of the State which include: Free Community Based Primary Health Care, Provision of comprehensive secondary healthcare delivery system and upgrading equipping of all health institutions in the State.

The strategies adopted in implementing these policies have included the introduction and provision of various programs that have direct impact on the Health outcome of Lagosians. These programs are geared towards promoting health, detecting diseases early and offer treatment and rehabilitation.

The overarching goal now is ensuring that its residents have access to Universal Health Coverage, to which, the Ministry of Health is working tirelessly to develop strategies, programs, interventions and initiatives that improve the health outcome of all Lagosians.

One of these interventions is the Lagos State Medical Mission, which the State Government has used over the years to complement health service delivery in the state. This was put in place, as part of the State Government’s quest to find ways to take healthcare to the grassroots and underserved areas of Lagos State, by addressing pressing health issues of the rural communities in the state.

These Missions provide primary care services that take health care to the doorsteps of its citizens at no cost to the people.

Although Medical Missions are short-term interventions, it is geared towards the Strategic Development Plan of ensuring Universal Health Coverage.

These medical missions are significant because it will enable this administration to provide healthcare services to all who come irrespective of their age, gender, socioeconomic status and affiliations.

The scope of services that will be provided include:

• Screening Services for non-communicable diseases especially hypertension and diabetes
• Treatment of common ailments
• HIV counselling and testing
• Antenatal Care Services
• Family planning services
• Screening and treatment of common Eye diseases, as well as refractions and provision of glasses
• Dental care services
• Health Education (Health Talks)

The Medical teams providing these services are competent and professional and are committed to ensuring that the Mandate of the State Government are fully realized.

Please bear in mind that these services are provided free of charge, and will include medication for presenting complaints and prompt referrals to the State Health Facilities, where necessary.

The Lagos State Government will be carrying out the Lagos State Medical Mission across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas for 3-days every week, beginning on the 1st of March to the 8th of June, 2017.

The first phase will commence on Wednesday, March 1st and will hold at the Ojo Town Hall for residents in Ojo Local Government Area, Oto-Awori and Iba Local Council Development Areas.

The vision of sustainable Healthcare and Universal Coverage demands that the State adopts an approach that is not only efficient, but also effective in addressing the growing health demand of the Lagos Megacity.

With a teeming population of over 22 Million residents, the healthcare demands of this urban population are growing at an exponential rate, and as the cost of care with out-of-pocket payments are also increasing, the economic burden on our citizens are becoming more unbearable by the day. This cannot be allowed to continue.

Furthermore, with the current economic downturn, the Free Health Policy of the State has become inefficient in addressing these issues.

Lagos State Residents will require a safety net to be in place to improve the health outcome of all residents, especially the most vulnerable in the society, as well as, significantly reduce Out-of-Pocket Payment that persists in Nigeria.

Hence, it has become imperative that that we provide adequate financial protection for our citizens through the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme. This Health Insurance Scheme will take off this this year and will be made mandatory for all residents of the State.

As always, the Lagos State Government is working tirelessly to ensure that all citizens have healthcare coverage and this is one of the current strategies designed to address this.

Thank you.

Dr. Jide Idris

Honourable Commissioner (Health)

February 27, 2017

How to Buy the 2017/2018 Admission Forms Into Lagos State Model Colleges/Upgraded Schools

The Lagos State Government has commenced the sale of admission forms into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools in the State for the 2017/2018 Academic Session from Monday, 9^th January 2017 till Friday, April 21^st, 2017 at the following approved banks: Fidelity Bank, Skye Bank and First City Monument Bank(FCMB).


Information on how to purchase the form

How do I make payment?

According to the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Oluwafemi Hassan, the first step towards ensuring a successful purchase is to make a payment of N10, 000 (Ten Thousand Naira only) into any branch of the following banks:

Fidelity Bank Plc = Acct No: 5030058723, Agency Code: 77083, Revenue Code: 32346

Skye Bank Plc = Acct No: 4030010449, Agency Code: 77083, Revenue Code: 32346

F. C. M. B.  = Acct No:  0135582346, Agency Code: 77083, Revenue Code: 32346

2^nd Step:

Take the Teller/Receipt of payment to the Lagos State Examinations Board at 254, Ipaja Road, beside NYSC Orientation Camp, Agege. You will be given a customized CD after presenting the receipt.

3^rd Step:

Complete the registration process by filling the e-form on the CD and return it to the Lagos State Examinations Board for processing and proper registration.

Hassan stated that candidates have the option of choosing between the two versions of the screening test:

• Computer Based Test (C.B.T.)  to be held at the I.C.T. Centre of the State Examinations Board, 254, Ipaja Road, beside NYSC Orientation Camp, Agege

• Pencil Based Test (P.B.T.) The usual pencil and computer sheet

The examination is slated for Saturday, 20th May 2017 at 8.00am at various designated centers.

It is important to note that candidates that pass the Test and meet the required cut-off marks could be offered admission into any of the Model Colleges/upgraded Junior Secondary Schools irrespective of his/her first choice of school/s.

To assist you in choosing a school of choice, here is a list of Model Colleges in Lagos State. Click here

Lagos Postpones Foundation-Laying Ceremony for New Model School Building

The Foundation laying ceremony of the new Model School building that was supposed to be undertaken by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at Angus Memorial High School, Somolu and Awori College, Ojo on Tuesday, 24th, January 2017 has been postponed.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi who made this known in his office said all inconveniences the shift in date might cause Obas, Chiefs, Political, Community and Market leaders who have received invites to grace the event was regrettable. 

Odeyemi explained that the postponement was due to the desire of the Governor to conduct the exercise in person because of the importance he attaches to re-inventing the education sector of the State as well as repositioning it to deliver higher dividends. 

He promised that a new date for the event will be effectively communicated to all stakeholders as well as the public at large.

Lagos Explains Reasons Behind Rejection of 10,000 Transfer Applications

The Lagos State Government has said that it was unable to admit the over 10,000 applications for transfer into Public Schools in the State due to the need to put all the requisite materials in place to facilitate teaching and learning.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Adesina Odeyemi made this known on Monday during an interactive session in the conference room of the Ministry with some parents and students who had come to inquire why their transfer requests were not approved.

Odeyemi pleaded with the group to bear with the government’s inability to effect the transfers this academic session as it has embarked on massive renovation, rehabilitation and construction of classrooms and new structures that would accommodate more students.

He noted that until all the renovation work are completed with a view to ensuring the provision of conducive learning environment, the government would not be able to accommodate more students into any of its schools. 

 “As a responsive and responsible government, the state is making frantic efforts to ensure that quality education is accessible to all children in the State.”

Speaking earlier, the leader of the group, Mrs. Ramota Shamsideen praised the state government for her efforts in revitalizing the education sector through massive construction, renovation and rehabilitation as evident in their visits to some schools in the State.

She however expressed the displeasure of her team that their children are not benefitting from the massive developments in the States’s education sector. She appealed to the government to give adequate considerations to students who wish to transfer from private to public schools in the next academic session.

Igbonla Kidnap: Lagos Deputy Governor Visits School, Says Govt On Top Of Situation ...Rescue Of Victims Will Be The Shortest, CP Assures

Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule on Thursday visited the Lagos State Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Igbonla, Epe where four students and two teachers were kidnapped by a gang of suspected Ijaw militants, just as she assured that government would work assiduously to ensure prompt rescue of the victims.
 

It was reported that about seven kidnappers invaded the school in the early hours of Thursday when students were having a special session in the Hall. They shot sporadically into the air to cause tension and scare away people before kidnapping the victims which included a vice principal and head teacher.

Adebule, who was accompanied by Top Government Functionaries and Head of Security Agencies to the school, condemned the heinous act, but pleaded with parents and families of the victims to cooperate with government and security agencies in ensuring prompt rescue of the victims.

While addressing hundreds of parents who had come to the school to remove their children, the Deputy Governor noted that such action would not help the situation as panicking would further worsen the situation.

"It is true that in the last 29 years that this school was established, we have never experienced a thing like this, but now that it has happened and it is confronting us, we must come together to find a lasting solution. We, as government, parents, the school and security agencies, must remain united to solve this problem.

"I know you are angry, I know you are worried and I know you are agitated, but we must look for solution. I therefore plead for the understanding of parents in this matter. I know how traumatic it could be, I know how emotional the issue we are discussing could be, but the best we can do is to handle it with care and with utmost wisdom that God can give us.

"It is God who secures, it is God who protects and even in other climes where you have everything, you still have this type of incursion once in a while, but what we should be talking about is how we can collectively solve this problem," the Deputy Governor said.

She emphasized that the State Government would do everything humanly possible to ensure the rescue of the victims, assuring that a team of security operatives would stay behind in the school to secure the students and teachers.

She disclosed that all security agencies including the Police, Air Force, Navy, the Army and others have been fully mobilized to ensure rescue of the victims, just as she expressed confidence in the success of the ongoing rescue operation.

On his part, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni assured the parents and families of the victims that the rescue operation already launched would be the shortest in the history of the Command.

While soliciting for the support of the parents, Owoseni said security agencies were already in custody of useful leads, adding that there was a strong hope of rescuing the victims.

"All I just want to say for now is that you have to work with us. What we also need from you is your prayers. We will seek your understanding and for now, I will not reveal much because as we speak, there are agents of the kidnappers here and they will reveal whatever we say here to them.

"We have a government in Lagos State that is ready to go all out and I can assure you that this will be the shortest rescue operation that we will carry out. We will do everything we need to do to secure the release of the victims," the CP said.

LSG Holds Resit for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) On 15th Oct. 2016

The Lagos State Government has announced that the re-sit of the 2016 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE will hold on 15^th, October 2016 at 39 designated centres across the Six Education Districts  in the State from 9.00am to 2.00pm

The Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Olufemi Hassan who made this known recently said the Examination which was formerly scheduled for Thursday, 29^th September 2016 was postponed to give the affected candidates enough time to register.

He disclosed that eighteen thousand four hundred and fifty-five (18,455) candidates are expected to write either English or Mathematics or both papers as it affects them.

While reminding the concerned students of the significance of the re-sit examination which according to him would be used for onward transition into Senior Secondary School, he urged them to prepare adequately by reading extensively and paying more attention to their academic work for better performances in the Examination.

Hassan further advised parents/guardians to prepare their children/wards for the Examination to ensure a successful outcome.                                                                                                          

Executive Chairman, Lagos SUBEB Welcomes Public Primary Schools Teachers, Pupils Back to School

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board Executive Chairman, Dr. Ganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin heartily welcomes the State Public Primary schools teachers and pupils back to their various schools after the third term holiday.

He urged the teachers to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity in the best interest of their pupils and the state in general adding that the pupils also must align themselves to learning in order to be successful in life.

Public and Private Schools in Lagos State Resume on Monday 19th, September- DG

The year 2016/2017 Academic session will commence in Lagos State's public and private schools on Monday, 19th September 2016.

The Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule who made this known recently in her Eid-l-Kabir message to stakeholders in education  sector said classes will start running  from the resumption date as there would be no time to waste.

She commended teachers in the state for their dedication  to duty which according to her manifest in the results of the various  external examinations and competitions that the students participated in. She noted that the result  of the last West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) was a clear departure from the past and it was commendable.

Adebule urged both teaching and non-teaching staff of public schools in the state to report at their duty posts promptly as officers of the Education  Quality  Assurance have been directed to monitor strict compliance, adding that anyone found wanting would be sanctioned appropriately.

The Deputy Governor also urged parents to ensure that their children  and wards resume on the said date even as the State Government has completed arrangements for all public schools in the state to commence academic exercise without  hitches. She warned that erring pupils and students will be duly dealt with.

LASG Releases Results of 2017 Entrance Examination into Model Colleges/Upgraded JSS

The Lagos State Government has released the results of the just concluded examination into Model Colleges/ Upgraded Junior Secondary  Schools held on Saturday, 3rd June 2017. Parents/guardians are hereby advised to check the results of their children/wards online by using the Candidate's Examination Number as Username and the Surname as the Password. To check the result now, Click here

You may also want to have a look at the list of all Model Colleges in the State, click here.

Adesina Odeyemi Now Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Lagos

The Lagos State Ministry of Education now has a new Permanent Secretary, he is Mr. Adesina Odeyemi from the Lagos State Public Service Office (PSO), Alausa-Ikeja.

Adesina took over from Mrs. Elizabeth Olabisi Ariyo who recently retired from service.

 

LSG Presents Certificates to 400 Trained Traditional Birth Attendants

From L-R: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Oluranti Adebule; Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary Health Care, Dr. Olufemi Onanuga and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the Graduation Ceremony and Presentation of Certificates to 400 (Four Hundred) trained Traditional Birth Attendants in Lagos today. 

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION INTO LAGOS STATE MODEL COLLEGES/UPGRADED SCHOOLS COMES UP ON SATURDAY

The entrance examination into Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools in Lagos State will come up this Saturday, 14^th May 2016 at designated centers across the State.

The computer-based version of the examination will hold at the I.C.T. Centre of the State Examinations Board, Agege while the pencil-based will be held across designated centers across the State.

Parents and guardians are advised to get their children and wards prepared for the examination to ensure a successful outing.

LAST MINUTE TIPS:

• Get a good night sleep on Friday preceding D-Day
• Examination slip: The exam slip is very important as it remains the means of admission into the exam hall.
• Early arrival at examination center: Let your children arrive early enough at the center to get acquainted with seating arrangements and other details.
• Writing materials: Writing materials such as well sharpened pencil, cleaner/eraser, functional pen etc should be taken along.
• Breakfast: Eating enough breakfast before leaving home is important to avoid health issues.
• Never take along materials that could implicate you.
• Reading over notes in the morning can do no harm; it could actually provide you with last-minute information that you can draw upon when your time starts.

 

 

 

 

2016/2017 ADMISSION FORMS INTO LAGOS STATE MODEL COLLEGES OUT

This is to inform the general public that forms for screening test for admission of Primary Six Pupils into (JSS1) in Lagos State Model Colleges /Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools for year 2016/2017 Academic Session are now on sale till Friday, 8th April 2016.

It should be noted that registration of candidates will be done through customized CD which will be issued by Lagos State Examinations Board (L. S. E. B.)located at 254, Ipaja Road, beside NYSC Orientation Camp, Agege on payment of N10, 000. 00 (Ten thousand naira) per candidate, payable into any branch of the following approved banks:

• Fidelity Bank Plc Acct No: 5030058723, Agency Code: 77083, Rev Code: 32346

• Skye Bank Plc Acct No: 4030010449, Agency Code: 77083, Rev Code: 32346

• F. C. M. B.  Acct No:  0135582346, Agency Code: 77083, Rev Code: 32346

Let me quickly add that the screening test will be in two versions, candidates have the option of choosing between the following:

Computer Based Test (C.B.T.) - This will hold at the I.C.T. Centre of the State Examinations Board, Agege.

Pencil Based Test (P.B.T.) - The usual pencil and computer answer sheets.

The examination is slated for Saturday, 14th May 2016 at 10.00am at the various designated centres.

Sharp-sharp Procedure

• N10, 000.00 paid into any of the above accounts

• Take the receipt to the Lagos State Examinations Board and collect a CD

• Complete the registration on the CD and return the CD to the Examination Board

Let me at this point list all the Model Colleges in Lagos State with the hope that this will assist you in choosing one near your home.Click here for the list 

It is important to note that without the screening test, no pupil shall be admitted into any of the colleges.

No Transfer Into Model Colleges/Upgraded Schools In Lagos State

This is to remind the general public that there is no transfer of students into any of the Model Colleges/Upgraded Schools in the State. The only means through which students are admitted into the schools is by writing the yearly screening test into JSS One.

If your child/ward has missed the 2015 screening test, I advise you get him/her prepared for the year 2016 examination.