President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the fully regenerated Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos a historic cluster of 36 public schools that has received a complete infrastructural overhaul.
The commissioning, which also saw the unveiling of a 19-pitch Maracana Stadium and a Fresh Food Hub in Abijo, Ajah, marks one of the most significant public education investments in Lagos in recent memory.
The Tolu Schools Complex has a long history. It was originally established in 1981 under the Mass Education Policy of the late Governor Lateef Jakande, with the aim of providing accessible education to residents of Ajegunle — one of Lagos' most densely populated communities. Over the decades, the complex expanded under successive administrations, but its infrastructure struggled to keep up with a rapidly growing student population. Classrooms designed for 35 pupils were at some point accommodating over 100 students at a time.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu took on the challenge of fixing that. His administration initiated a full regeneration of all 36 schools in the cluster not a facelift, but a complete rebuilding. The project delivered 12 brand new classroom blocks, each containing 18 classrooms, alongside the comprehensive rehabilitation of 24 existing school buildings. A four-storey vocational and skills acquisition centre was also built, complete with dedicated workshops to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical competence. The complex now features central science laboratories and an ICT facility capable of accommodating 200 pupils at a time.
At the commissioning ceremony, President Tinubu — represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio — praised the scale and quality of the intervention, describing it as a reflection of bold and focused leadership. He stressed that investing in education is not just a social responsibility but a direct driver of economic growth, and that no nation can rise above the quality of its human capital. The project, he said, is a clear demonstration of what is possible when government is deliberate and intentional.
Also commissioned on the same day was the Maracana Stadium — a 19-pitch mini-football facility built directly beside the school complex. Governor Sanwo-Olu renamed the stadium after President Tinubu in recognition of his long-standing support for youth and sports development.
The commissioning was rounded off with the virtual unveiling of the Abijo Mid-Level Fresh Food Hub in the Eti-Osa axis — a modern agro-food facility designed to ease food distribution, bring fresh produce closer to families, and strengthen Lagos' food security network along the Lekki-Ajah corridor.
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, who was present at the event, described the Tolu Schools Complex as a landmark achievement and a powerful statement that Nigeria is investing decisively in the future of its children. With this commissioning, Ajegunle long associated with poverty and neglect — now sits at the centre of what has been called the largest integrated educational community in West Africa.