The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), Mr. Onigbanjo Babatunde Muhammed–Thanni, paid a working visit to Lagos State Cooperative College, Oko Oba, Agege, on Monday, 23rd February 2026.
In his address to Management and Staff, the Permanent Secretary commended the College community for its commitment to institutional growth and encouraged continued teamwork, diligence, and shared responsibility in advancing the College’s academic environment.
He emphasised discipline as a foundational value, noting that lecturers must embody integrity and uprightness, as the quality of graduates depends not only on knowledge acquired but also on character formed. He reiterated that certificates awarded by the College must consistently reflect graduates deemed worthy in both knowledge and character, in line with Lagos State standards.
Following the meeting, the Provost conducted a guided tour of the College’s facilities, providing the Permanent Secretary with firsthand insight into the institution’s academic infrastructure and ongoing developments.
The visit reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening governance, academic excellence, and institutional advancement at Lagos State Cooperative College.