The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his
administration would continue to deploy funds and resources towards
improving on the educational standard of the State.
Abiodun stated this while declaring open 2020 All Nigeria Confederation
of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Ogun State branch, 40th
Annual Congress, held at Babcock University Stadium, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun
State.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, the Governor said since the
inception of his administration, his government has continued to review
its strategy in the education industry in line with the world best
practices.
“Indeed, the legacy laid by our forebears by creating a conducive
environment for the teaching and learning process, particularly in all
the public primary and secondary schools, including tertiary institution
in-state will be continued to sustain and maintain its dignity,” Abiodun
said
He added that part of the good policy of the government was deliberate
and calculated ideas in improving welfare, wellbeing and wellness of the
teaching and non-teaching staff in all secondary schools.
He also noted that the promotion of over 10,000 teaching and
non-teaching staff for 2016 and 2017 was a pointer to the commitment to
quality education in the State, noting that efforts were at the advanced
stage for conducting 2018, 2019, and 2020 promotion exercise.
Abiodun however, sought more support and cooperation from school heads
and other relevant stakeholders towards the continued development of the
educational sector in the State.
Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Education, Science, and
Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, said the state government was
committed to transforming the comatose state of the education sector,
while calling on ANCOPSS and other relevant stakeholders for more
support, as a successful implementation of government policies requires
the concerted effort of all.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Ogun State ANCOPSS President, Dr
(Mrs) Ayodele Olubunmi Womiloju, said the essence of the annual congress
was to provide a veritable platform for all Principals of public
Secondary Schools in the state to come together and examine issues of
relevance and importance in education, adding that as school
administrators, all efforts must be made to restore good and sound
academic culture back to schools.
While commending Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration for the giant
strides in the education sector, Dr. Womiloju promised that ANCOPSS
shall continue to cooperate, synergise and collaborate with the State
government towards achieving the desired goals in the sector.