By Kingsley Adegboye

In a major push to enhance science education in public schools, the Rotary Club of Maryland Ikeja has renovated and fully equipped the science laboratories at Community Senior Secondary School, Maryland, Lagos.

The intervention, the club’s flagship project for 2026, involved a complete overhaul of the school’s physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories.

The upgraded labs were officially commissioned on Wednesday, February 11, by District Governor Prince Henry Akinyele.

Addressing guests at the commissioning, Rotary Club President Rtn. Bidemi Maruf Bello emphasized the importance of practical learning in science education.

“What we are doing today is centred on science and technology, particularly the practical aspect of learning in the science laboratory. We have renovated the physics, chemistry, and biology labs and donated practical equipment to support teaching and learning,” he said.

Bello revealed that the club invested over N12 million in the project, noting that education and literacy remain core focus areas for Rotary globally.

Highlighting the club’s long-standing engagement with the school and the Maryland community, Bello recalled previous initiatives since 2006, including classroom construction, establishment of a modern ICT centre, donation of textbooks, and annual awards for outstanding students.

District Governor Akinyele described the project as transformative and forward-looking. “Education is the foundation of development. A functional laboratory empowers students to experiment, discover, and innovate. Rotary’s intervention here will not only enhance academic performance but also shape the future aspirations of these young learners,” he said.

The school Principal, Mrs. Ajayi Oluseun Mojisola, lauded the initiative, saying the project had significantly improved the learning environment for students.