Not less than 179 students of Lagos senior secondary schools from Agboju Education District have received the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
The award presentation was held at the Awori Ajeromi Senior Grammar School in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The awards were presented to the recipients by the International Award for Young People in Nigeria (IAYPN).
The recipients, who were drawn from 19 schools in the district, successfully underwent skill learning, social services engagement, physical/sporting activities and adventurous journeys.
IAYPN National Director, Oshoke Bello, commended the students for their perseverance throughout the programme.
“Through developing transferable skills, increasing their fitness levels, cultivating a sense of adventure and volunteering in their community, the award helps young people to find their purpose, passion and place in the world,” he said.
IAYPN trustee, Mrs. Folake Elizabeth Fawunmi congratulated the pupils for the opportunity to join other students around the world, who also participated in the programme.
She urged them to apply the lessons learnt during the awards to make positive impact wherever they find themselves.
The participating schools are Ajeromi Ifelodun Senior Secondary School, Adeolu Senior Secondary School, Mokoya Senior Secondary School, Expressway Senior High School, Ojoku Senior High School, Ojo Senior Secondary School, Newland Senior Secondary School, Navy Town Senior Secondary School, Community Senior Secondary School, Kuje Senior Secondary School, Lagos State Senior Model College, Creek Senior Secondary School, Alakoto Senior Secondary School, Agboju Senior High School, Army Cantonment Girls, Awori Ajeromi Senior Grammar School, Amuwo Senior High School, Army Cantonment Boys Senior Secondary School and Reservation Senior Secondary School.
