To improve the quality of education across Lagos State, the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) hosted its second quarterly Collaborative Technical Committee (CTC) meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
EpeInsights reports that the session held at the OEQA headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, brought together key players from more than 25 government agencies.
Among those in attendance were directors, education experts, and representatives from MDAs like the Lagos State Safety Commission, Fire Service, LAWMA, DSVA, LASEMA and others.
Together, they reviewed the progress of various school interventions and mapped out plans for deeper collaboration going forward.
With the theme “Strengthening Multi-Agency Collaboration for Improved Educational Outcomes in Lagos State,” the meeting highlighted the need for a united front in tackling challenges facing the education sector.
The focus was to make sure every child in Lagos has access to safe, high-quality, and holistic learning experiences.
Mr. Remi Abdul, Coordinating Director at OEQA, set the tone with a powerful message: “No single agency can solve all the issues facing our education system alone.”
He explained that the quarterly meetings, backed by the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, were designed to ensure that policies aren’t just made, they’re implemented with impact.
Abdul also encouraged agencies to stay committed and keep the momentum alive, emphasizing that the success of the state’s education system hinges on collective effort.
Also speaking at the event, OEQA’s Director of Planning, Mr. Hakeem Kehinde Idowu, praised the results of previous collaborations.
Thanks to joint efforts, schools have seen improvements in safety, sanitation, curriculum monitoring and infrastructure standards.
“This forum helps close the gap between policy and real-world implementation,” he said, calling for ongoing commitment to child-focused reforms.
One of the day’s key moments was a presentation by Mr. Ojelade David Kayode, Assistant Director at the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics.
He gave a snapshot of the gains made since the last CTC meeting: better waste management in schools, enhanced emergency response protocols, lab upgrades, and updated school health policies.
Still, Mr. Ojelade was clear-eyed about the challenges. He flagged issues like poor reporting from some agencies, disorganized placement exams, and weak monitoring frameworks.
He called for greater accountability, faster feedback loops and more consistent oversight to ensure all efforts reach students where it matters most.
