The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government on Thursday commissioned the fully regenerated Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, a major education infrastructure project designed to serve over 20,000 students.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led the commissioning alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The complex, located in Ajeromi Ifelodun, comprises 36 schools, including five primary schools, 16 junior secondary schools, and 15 senior secondary schools. It is now regarded as the largest school complex in West Africa.
Built on 11.73 hectares, the facility has undergone a comprehensive upgrade aimed at addressing overcrowding and improving learning conditions for students.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo Olu said the project was a deliberate intervention to revitalise a historic school cluster established in 1981, which had become overstretched over time.
“We have transformed a cluster of 36 public schools into a functional and dignified learning environment,” he said.
The upgraded complex includes 12 new classroom blocks, each with 18 classrooms, a four storey vocational and skills acquisition centre, science laboratories, and a modern ICT hub.
Other facilities include a standard AstroTurf football pitch, 19 mini football pitches, a tartan athletics track, multipurpose courts, spectator stands, and a primary healthcare centre.
Minister of Education Tunji Alausa described the project as a major investment in the future of Nigerian children, noting that it aligns with ongoing efforts to expand access to quality education and strengthen learning systems.
He added that the development reflects growing collaboration between federal and state governments in delivering large scale education projects.
The commissioning also featured the unveiling of the renovated Maracana Stadium, renamed in honour of President Tinubu, and the Fresh Food Hub in Abijo aimed at improving access to affordable food.
Officials say the project marks a significant step in improving public education infrastructure and creating a more conducive learning environment for students in densely populated communities.
