Lagos Jam Feast set to reward excellence
Lagos State Ministry of Education has commended the ingenuity of school children at the 7th annual Jam Feast which provides positive alternatives to the various negative activities engaged in by the youths
Themed “Invention and Entrepreneurship Towards Self Discovery for Future Living”, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, said the 2013 Jam Feast is aimed at educating the in-school youths; creating for them practical tools to address the issue of HIV/AIDS, drug abuse; and enlightening them on other related diseases through creative expressions.
“The full import of the slogan “Say no to HIV/AIDS and drug abuse” can’t be fully realized unless there are positive activities to say yes to.
“This programme is organized to provide positive alternatives to the various negative activities engaged in by the youths.”
In the same vein, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Omolara Erogbogbo, disclosed that the programme has positively impacted the in-school youths as the students are now expanding their youthful energy and investing their precious time in activities that will positively sharpen their future.
Pointing out that the theme of the feast is the key that will lead and chart a way for one to invent on innovative and sustainable living for a brighter and rewarding future, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on AIDs Control Agency, Dr. Fausat Dabiri, said Lagos State is aiming at becoming one of the top 10 mega cities in the world in terms of urban living indices.
Date : July 9 2013
Venue :De-Hall, Awolowo Road Ikeja, Lagos
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