The Lagos State Government has shortlisted 20 secondary schools in the state for the planting of fruit orchards. The state Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms.
Abisola Olusanya, noted that the initiative would build the culture of tree planting among the youth and encourage them to be healthy and productive.
“Mr. Governor’s policy of fast-tracking the development of Lagos State is hinged on the THEMES agenda. Part of this is to engage the youth, particularly students, so that they can become healthy, productive and environmentally sound. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture is establishing fruit orchards in 20 secondary schools in the three senatorial districts in the state,” the commissioner said.
A statement on Sunday said the affected schools included Yewa Junior High School, Agege; Vetland Grammar School, Orile Agege; Lagos State Senior Model College, Igbookuta; Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu; Community Senior Secondary School, Bayeku; Agufoye Girls’ Model College, Bayeku; Pobuna Secondary School, Poka, Noforija, Epe; St. Patrick Secondary School, Odo Iragushi; Ibeju Senior High, Ibeju; King Ado High School, Lagos Island, and Ansarudeen Grammar School, Surulere.
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