The lawmaker representing Alimosho Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, popularly known as KJ, on Saturday donated blocks of classrooms with laboratories, library and ICT rooms to Abaranje Secondary School in Ikotun, naming the facility after Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Joseph the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts (State), expressed gratitude to God and party leaders for their support over the years, noting that the project was inspired by advice from the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu as declares his intention to seek a third term in office.

“I thank God Almighty and everyone for being here today. When we started this project, our leaders stood by us and they are still with us. I appreciate all members of the All-Progressives Congress (APC).

“The distance from Ikotun to Abaranje and Okerube to access a secondary school is about nine kilometres. That informed our decision to construct these classrooms.

“Senator Oluremi Tinubu once advised us to carry everyone along in our constituency, take care of the community and build an iconic project, I took that advice seriously, and what you see today is a result of that guidance.

“This project does not belong to me; it belongs to the people and generations unborn. I pray it produces doctors, lawyers, engineers, governors, and even presidents. I am willing to continue to represent you in the Lagos State House of Assembly,” he said.

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, commended the lawmaker for his performance, describing him as a worthy representative.

“Hon. Kehinde Joseph has done tremendously well. His return to the Assembly will provide an opportunity to do even more. There is no alternative to the APC in the 2027 general elections. I urge you all to support him,” Obasa said.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, described the occasion as historic, noting that the project symbolises hope and opportunity.

“This is not just a ribbon-cutting ceremony; it is a covenant between the Lagos State Government and the people of Ikotun. We are commissioning not just a school, but a future.

“Alimosho is not only the largest local government in Lagos State but also in Nigeria. In the past, children had to travel long distances to access education. That is the reality we are changing through our education and technology-driven initiatives.

“A state cannot be great without educated citizens, and democracy cannot thrive without education. This project reflects our commitment to excellence since 2019,” he said.

The governor added that the administration has invested heavily in teacher training and vocational education, including the establishment of over 1,200 vocational centres across schools in the state, while also integrating ICT into the curriculum.

He assured residents that the government would continue to support the school with qualified teachers and infrastructure.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Special Assistant to the President on Strategic Planning Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, commended Joseph for prioritising education and investing in future generations.

“I am honoured that this school is named after me. Education is a great equaliser, and no child should be left behind, especially in this era of rapid technological advancement.

“I urge parents and the Alimosho community to take ownership of this facility and protect it from vandalism. To the students, remain focused and committed to your studies,” she said.

Also speaking, the apex leader of the APC in Alimosho and Coordinator of Grassroots Mobilisation for Tinubu (GMT), Hon. (Prince) Bisi Yusuf, praised the lawmaker for his contribution to community development and urged continued support for his leadership.

The Lagos West Governor Advisory Council Member, Prince Rabiu Oluwa, also commended Joseph’s efforts and encouraged constituents to support his re-election bid.

The event was attended by traditional rulers, cleric from both Christian and Muslim faith, APC members, community leaders, youths, and residents of the area.