Lagos Opens CodeLagos Centre at Isolo

May 25, 2017
Lagos Opens CodeLagos Centre at Isolo

Lagos Opens CodeLagos Centre at Isolo

By Dipo Olowookere

The Lagos State announced the opening of ‘CodeLagos’ and ‘Eko Nke Koo’ centre at the Isolo Public Library.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made the announcement at the official commissioning of the newly renovated Library by Zenith Bank Plc under the Project 350 (Adopt a Library) initiative of the State Government, which is a long-term strategy to ensure Lagos State Libraries were equipped with facilities of the 21st Century through a partnership with the Private Sectors.

Mr Ambode, represented by the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Olufemi Odubiyi, commended the management of Zenith Bank for renovating the Library, saying that “We thank the Management of Zenith Bank for believing in us and supporting our vision for the Project 350 initiative”.

He, therefore, implored the people of Isolo and its environs to take advantage of the Library facilities to improve their individual lives and most importantly to ensure that those that are unable to read and write should register at the Eko Nke koo Centre in the Library.

According to him, “Reading is like an umbilical cord that connects the yet unborn baby to its mother for life support. Reading is a crucial factor and vital in man’s intellectual development. Let’s take this as an opportunity of entrenching reading culture in our society.”

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr Obafela Bank-Olemoh, said the renovated Library is equipped with internet facilities, adequate books on different subjects, comfortable furniture, air conditioners and stand by KVA generating set.

Mr Bank-Olemoh further announced that the Herbart Macaulay Public Library which is being renovated by the Guaranty Trust Bank will be commissioned in June.

In his remarks, the representative of the Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Mr Usifo Ogbebor, said that the bank was proud to associate with Lagos State Government and support its vision for the state, promising that Zenith Bank will continue to do more to support the Government.

Speaking on behalf of the Isolo Community was Baale Okota, Mr Ayinla Aregbeshola, who gave kudos to the present administration and Zenith Bank for the project.

He emphasised that this kind gesture will forever be appreciated by the Isolo Community and called for more developmental projects to the area and environ.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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