The Lagos State Government has advised pupils to shun all forms of social and religious vices that can negatively impact their academic performance.
This was stated by the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District III, Dr Olufunke Oyetola, during the 2023 edition of Lagos State Education District III Ramadan Lecture, titled: “Quality Education, a Sustainable Development Goal: Islamic Perspective,” held recently at the NUT pavilion, Ibeju Lekki.
In a statement issued by the state, she pleaded with participants at the lecture to exhibit the spirit of forgiveness, just as he described Ramadan as a holy period when good deeds were rewarded.
The statement read in part: “During the programme, the guest lecturer, Ustaz Musa Haneefah, said quality education must reflect an individual’s disposition in society because society is a reflection of the quality education received by everyone.
“He urged teachers and parents to teach their wards to be morally upright. According to the Muslim cleric, the overall makeup of a student must be taken into consideration while teaching them as this will go a long way in enhancing their future.”
Part of the activities at the event included a Quran recitation competition that produced Abdul Muhammad of Elemoro Community Junior High School as the overall winner, while a quiz competition produced Abdul Badmus of Ibeju Senior High School as the winner.
