We are Poised to Raise the Bar of Education Through Adequate Focus on Culture, Says Edun

The CEO of Grace Schools Gbagada, Lagos, Mrs. Olatokunbo Edun, has asserted that Culture is a fundamental tool that can improve learning in students.

According to her : “The need to promote cultural heritage as an avenue to enhance learning cannot be underestimated.”

This is because culture is a way of life as it encompasses all the concepts such as literature, values, norms marriage that are unique to the people.

The Director of Grace Schools, Mrs. Olatokunbo Edun, added that the schools’ place a huge premium on the promotion of cultural heritage.

She added that culture is important to a holistic education.

Edun says the schools are organizing a biennial cultural week in order to promote the cultural heritage of Lagos, Nigeria and Africa.

The theme of the cultural week which holds from April 8 to April 11, 2025 is Exploring our Cultural Heritage.

Edun stated that some culture exponents such As Mr. Qudus Onikeku, – The CEO of J. Randle centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Professor Oladipo Ajiboye, Professor Mopelola Omoegun will attend the event.

A major highlight of the event is the participation of contemporary Actress Oluwatosin Adeyemi.

The cultural week will feature art exhibition, drama, language, food and dance.