Just-In: Deputy Speaker Kalu Reaffirms NASS Commitment to Education

Press Statement From the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives

April 9, 2026

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu PhD, CFR has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the National Assembly to policies and initiatives that strengthen education across Nigeria, describing it as the foundation for sustainable national development.

Speaking at the official commissioning of the Tolu School Complex in Ajegunle, onw of the key legacy projects of the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Deputy Speaker described them as strategic investments in the future of Lagos.

He noted that education remains the bedrock upon which the future of any nation is built, emphasizing that no country can rise above the quality of its educational system.

The Deputy Speaker commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his unwavering commitment to improving educational infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for learning, saying that the Tolu School Complex as a testament to purposeful leadership and visionary governance.

He described the event as more than the unveiling of physical structures, but rather the opening of doors to new possibilities and opportunities for thousands of young Nigerians whose aspirations will be shaped within the facility.

The newly commissioned complex, comprising 36 schools and a stadium with 19 mini football pitches, was hailed as a strategic investment in human capital development and the future of Nigeria.

According to the Deputy Speaker, the integration of both academic and extracurricular facilities underscores the importance of holistic education that fosters discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

The Deputy Speaker commended President Bola Tinubu for his Renewed Hope Agenda, which places strong emphasis on revitalizing education and expanding access to quality learning nationwide.

The lawmaker also praised the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his visionary leadership and transformative strides in infrastructure, governance, and sustainable development.

He described Lagos as a model megacity setting the pace across Africa through innovation, resilience, and people-centered policies.

The Deputy Speaker noted that Ajegunle, long known for its resilience and creativity, is now further positioned as a hub for educational excellence and talent development.

Addressing students who will benefit from the facility, he encouraged them to seize the opportunity, describing the classrooms as “launchpads for greatness” where future leaders, innovators, and professionals will be nurtured.

He further called for sustained investment in teachers, curriculum development, technology, and inclusive policies to ensure that every Nigerian child, regardless of background, has access to quality education.

Kalu added that the future belongs to those who prepare for it today, noting that the commissioning of the Tolu School Complex represents a significant step in preparing Nigeria’s future generations.

“To the young people who will use this facility: this is your moment. These classrooms are not just spaces for learning, they are launchpads for greatness. The future doctors, engineers, innovators, and leaders of Nigeria will emerge from places like this. Let me also commend the Lagos State Government for this visionary project. It is a shining example of what is possible when leadership aligns vision with action.

“As we commission this complex today, let us continue to invest in teachers, in curriculum, in technology, and in policies that ensure every Nigerian child, regardless of background has access to quality education. Today, here in Ajegunle, we are preparing for that future. May this complex stand for generations as a symbol of hope, progress, and national pride,” he said

Signed: Udora Orizu, SA Press Affairs to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria