Ogun state head of service tasks education stakeholders on collaborative efforts with government

The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has charged stakeholders in the education sector to ensure collective effort towards the success of government’s policies and reforms.

Penpushing reports that Onasanya gave the charge while declaring open a 2- Day capacity building workshop organised by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), for Principals, Vice Principals and Middle- level teachers.

The number one civil servant emphasized that the stakeholders commitment and steadfastness to upholding the highest standards of professionalism would continue to create an environment where both educators and students could thrive.

Penpushing further reports that Onasanya speaking on the theme of the workshop, “Reforming the Teaching Profession”, emphasised that the event was timely as it directly highlighted the ongoing efforts being put in place by Governor Dapo Abiodun to reposition the education sector.

‘The Governor’s support for education has continued to yield remarkable results, while the State has remained at the forefront of educational transformation’, the Head of Service stated.

Penpushing also reports that Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu in his remarks said the image of the education system had changed for the better with the aid of technology, urging the participants to make best use of the workshop for effective school administration.

The Permanent Secretary, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Melutia Ogunremi, earlier in her welcome speech explained that the workshop was important for the teaching officials to keep them abreast of trending events and to further equip them for efficient service delivery.

Penpushing reports that two of the resource persons, the Principal- General, Egba Division, Mr. Babatunde Ige and Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Public Service Reform, Mr. Jola Oyeneye, presented the topics; Reforming the Teaching Profession: The Place of Principals, Vice Principals and Class Teachers, as well as Public Service Rules and Ethics for the Teaching Service respectively.

The Principal, Nawair- Ud-Deen Grammar School, Junior, Mrs. Rukayat Ojikutu and a teacher in Ikenne Community High School, Ikenne, Senior, Mr. Oluwole Awosanya, who were participants appreciated the state government through the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) for the workshop and other welfare packages for the teaching workforce.

Penpushing further reports that other dignitaries in attendance include the Permanent Secretaries, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, as well as her counterpart in the Bureau of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko

The others were Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo, immediate past Chairman, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, Commissioners 11 and 1V, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) Hon Moruf Adesegun and Hon Ademola Adeleye, among others.

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