No less than twenty secondary schools have been selected by the Lagos State Government for the establishment of fruit orchards, to promote tree planting culture and protect the environment.
The Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, said the policy would transform Lagos into a greener, healthier and more orderly State, adding that the secondary schools were selected from the 3 senatorial districts in the State.
“Trees are fell indiscriminately without replacement and this has exposed the environment to erosion and other natural and environmental disasters, especially for a coastal State like Lagos; as such, we need to embrace the culture of planting trees because of the many benefits.
“Generally, the fruit tree planting exercise will ensure that the students are meaningfully engaged in agricultural practices as well as get necessary diet supplements, which include vitamins from fruits, without having to spend money on purchasing them.
“They will also be taught to understand the roles of plants in environmental sustainability while at the same time preparing them for self-reliance, using their experience in the establishment of home gardens, tending them and making some economic gains from sales of fruits,” Ms. Olusanya said.
The fruit trees to be planted, including sweet orange, tangelo, grape and pawpaw.
Selected schools are 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.
Others are Nawardeen Senior High School, Ebute Meta; United Christian Secondary School, Apap; Jubril Martins High School, Iponri; Badagry Grammar School, Badagry; Agidingbi Grammar School, Ikeja; Estate Senior Grammar School, Mushin; Eko Boys High School, Mushin; Oshodi High School, Oshodi.
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