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LASODA Hosts Quiz Competition for Students with Disabilities

Odo Obara Junior School, Epe, Crowned Champion

by Inclusive News Network

The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, has reaffirmed the Lagos State government’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and advancing education for students with disabilities in the state.

Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal made this statement during the grand finale of a quiz competition organized by LASODA in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education for junior inclusive high schools. The event saw Odo Obara Junior School, Epe, emerge as the overall winner.

Represented by the agency’s Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Omolade Sonubi, the General Manager highlighted that the competition was designed not only to promote academic excellence but also to nurture the unique talents, abilities, and potential of students with special needs.

She noted that the initiative, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, began with preliminary rounds held last year, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from various schools.

Inclusive News Network (INN) reports that the final round of the competition took place at the Academic Event Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja, with five schools competing for the top spot. These schools included Methodist Junior High School, Badagry; Ipakodo Junior High School, Ikorodu; Ikeja Junior High School; Sango Junior High School, Agege; and Odo Obara Junior High School, Epe.

After an intense contest, Odo Obara Junior School, Epe, claimed the first position, followed by Sango Junior School, Agege, and Ikeja Junior High School in second and third places, respectively. Methodist Junior School, Badagry, came fourth, while Ipakodo Junior School, Ikorodu, finished fifth.

In her remarks, Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal emphasized the significance of the competition in highlighting the remarkable capabilities of students with disabilities and encouraging their pursuit of educational excellence.

She stated, “As we engage in today’s interactive quiz, I want to underscore the importance of this initiative in promoting the educational integration of children with disabilities. It challenges stereotypes and proves that every child, regardless of ability, has unique talents to contribute. By fostering inclusive educational opportunities, we are building a society that values diversity, empathy, and unity.”

The General Manager also appealed to the public to desist from discrimination and abuse toward persons with disabilities, describing such actions as unjust and inhumane.

“Every individual deserves respect, equal opportunities, and a supportive environment to thrive, irrespective of their abilities. Creating an inclusive society is our collective responsibility, ensuring every child receives quality education and encouragement without exception,” she added.

Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal further noted that the competition serves as a motivating platform for parents of children with disabilities to actively support their educational journeys, fostering growth and success for their children.

Speaking at the event, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Grace Abolarin, reiterated the Lagos State government’s commitment to improving facilities for students with special needs. She assured that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration remains focused on creating an enhanced and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities.

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