Governor Dapo Abiodun has stated that the move to employ 5000 teachers in Ogun State at the inception of his administration was to boost the education sector.
He disclosed that the initiative has recruited more than 4000 persons, while 2,000 were already permanent staff.
He spoke at the 65th anniversary and mega reunion of Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu-Remo council area of the state.
Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Aribabuwo, the governor recalled that when this administration came on board, he was not satisfied with the state of education and had to declare a state of emergency on the sector, leading to the birth of Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda (OGSERA).
He explained that the anniversary is not only a celebration but also a call to action to be committed to the school through collective effort in ensuring that generations of students enjoy even greater opportunities.
The alumni used the occasion to donate a multi-million Naira health bay to the school.
In a related vein, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Olaolu Olabimtan, has said the current administration’s vision to modernise its eight technical colleges is grounded in the understanding that education and skill acquisition are critical drivers of sustainable growth.
Olabimtan, who doubles as Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), stressed that the economic transformation of any state or nation depends significantly on education and skills development.
He spoke during an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Government Technical College, Ajegunle, in Ewekoro Local Council of the state.
The commissioner called on community leaders to collaborate with the government to ensure the sustainability and effective use of rehabilitated technical colleges.
He commended the Baale of Ajegunle, Chief Musibau Ogunpola, for his proactive engagement, and encouraged other community leaders to adopt a similar approach.
In her remarks, the OGSTEP Project Coordinator, Mrs. Mosunmola Owo-Odusi, assured the community that the college would be equipped with world-class infrastructure upon completion.
Represented by the OGSTEP Project Manager for the Skills Development Sector, Fatai Osunsanya, she highlighted the government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for learning and skill acquisition that aligns with global standards.
