June 19, (THEWILL) – The Ogun State Government has commenced the construction of 12 mega classrooms in selected flagship public secondary schools across the four divisions of the state to accommodate more students and ease congestion in existing schools.
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, disclosed this during an interview with journalists in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Thursday.
Arigbabu explained that the project, spread across the Egba, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa divisions, will see the construction of three mega classrooms in each zone.
According to him, the initiative aims to complement existing infrastructure and cater to the growing demand for space in high-performing schools.
He said the Dapo Abiodun-led administration is committed to completing all 12 classrooms before the end of its current tenure.
“Each division—Egba, Ijebu, Yewa, and Remo—will have three mega classrooms, making a total of 12. The projects are already underway at Abeokuta Grammar School and Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School.
“These buildings are of world-class standard and are part of our efforts to expand access without overcrowding classrooms,” Arigbabu said.
The commissioner noted that flagship schools such as Baptist Boys’ High School (BBHS), Abeokuta Grammar School, African Church Grammar School, Baptist Girls’ College, and Yewa College have experienced high demand from parents seeking quality education for their children.
To manage this demand, Arigbabu said the government has introduced placement tests to ensure that only qualified learners are admitted into these schools.
However, he added that the new mega classrooms would allow the government to admit more high-performing students without compromising quality.
“We don’t want to overcrowd classrooms. Instead, we’re increasing infrastructure in areas where there is demand.
“You can’t build classrooms in remote locations and expect them to be fully utilized. That’s why we’re focusing on flagship schools,” he said.
He added that the expansion would also help decongest other schools across the state, improving learning conditions overall.
“With these mega classrooms, we’ll be able to admit more brilliant students into these high-demand schools, while freeing up space in others. It’s a strategic move to enhance access and quality,” the commissioner concluded.
