President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the regenerated and upgraded Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, describing the project as a remarkable example of bold leadership and investment in human capital development.
The President, represented at the event by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, commissioned the cluster of 36 public schools following a major rehabilitation exercise carried out under Lagos State’s Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS).
The Tolu Schools Complex, located in the densely populated Ajegunle area, also features newly developed infrastructure including 12 classroom blocks, rehabilitated school buildings, central science laboratories, and an ICT complex capable of accommodating 200 students at a time.
Alongside the education project, the government also commissioned the Maracana Stadium—comprising 19 mini-football pitches—and the Fresh Food Hub in Abijo, Ajah, both aimed at boosting youth engagement and food security.
Tinubu commended Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he described as an “exceptional and remarkable” transformation of the school complex, saying the initiative reflects visionary planning and commitment to improving the lives of young Nigerians.
“The remarkable scale and significance of Tolu Schools Complex regeneration is truly exceptional,” Tinubu said. “This reflects vision, planning, and commitment to improving the lives of our young citizens.”
He added that education remains central to national development, stressing that no nation can rise above the quality of its human capital.
“We must continue to invest in education not just as a social service but as a driver of economic growth and national development,” the President said.
Tinubu also highlighted that his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda prioritises access to quality learning and skill acquisition to prepare young Nigerians for a competitive global economy.
In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu said the regeneration of the Tolu Schools Complex represents a complete reimagining of public education in a modern African city, transforming it into what he described as the largest integrated educational community in West Africa.
He noted that the project was originally established during the administration of late Governor Lateef Jakande under the Mass Education Policy, and had suffered decades of overcrowding and infrastructure decay before its recent overhaul.
Sanwo-Olu also explained that the adjacent Maracana Stadium was renamed after Tinubu in recognition of his contributions to youth and sports development.
Minister of Education Tunji Alausa described the project as a landmark achievement, saying it demonstrates what is possible when leadership is intentional and people-focused.
He added that the redevelopment reflects Nigeria’s broader commitment to strengthening education as a foundation for national progress and innovation.
The event also featured the virtual commissioning of the Abijo Mid-Level Agro Food Hub, designed to improve food distribution and strengthen Lagos’ food security network along the Lekki-Ajah corridor.
Officials said the facility will help decentralise access to fresh produce and reduce logistical challenges in transporting farm goods to urban markets.
