Education

OGUN TO INTRODUCE GOVERNOR’S TEACHERS’ EXCELLENCE AWARDS – ABIODUN

Published

5 years ago

October 26, 2019

In its bid to further encourage teachers in the state to do more, the Ogun State Government has disclosed that plans are underway to have the Governor’s Teachers’ School Excellence Award, with a view to creating healthy and meaningful competition among teachers in the state.

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known in his office, while being presented with the awardees that did the state proud at the President-Teachers School Excellence Award recently held in Abuja (an award for teachers across the country) said that the State Government was happy about the feat recorded by the teachers and will domesticate the award to let teachers in the state know that their reward is not only “in heaven”, but also on earth.

“I want to introduce a state challenge among teachers in our state. The challenge will be known as the Governor’s Teachers’ School Excellence Award. We are going to domesticate this. What we will do to those that excel will be bigger than what you got from the President-Teachers Award. We will expand it to accommodate more teachers. Today, you have done us proud, our heads are ‘swollen,’ you have done us proud. It is important we sustain it, and one of the ways is to establish the Governor’s Excellence Award,” he said.

He added that the state government will continue to give all necessary support to teachers in the state, saying that his administration would continue to do all in its power to return the state to its place of pride in the education sector.

“If out of 15 awards, we have won 4, that means there is 11 to share between the other 35 states. That means we have done well. I want to assure you that we will give you all the needed support to sustain all what you have achieved,” he said.

Abiodun also disclosed that the State Government would support the winners with cash gifts as a way of incentives, saying that no good will will go without its reward.

He said that the State Government would support the Best School Teacher (Private School Category) Mr Adebiyi Abiola Temitayo, from Varsity Children Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, with two million Naira; Best Teacher Senior (Public), Mr. Adeeko Olalekan Ademola, from the Baptist Boys High School, Saje, Abeokuta, with one million, five hundred thousand Naira; Best School Senior Secondary (Public), Mr Olalekan Dawodu, the Principal of Mayflower School, Ikenne, with one million Naira; and the Best Administrator, Junior School (Public), from Aderenle High School, Ifo, with five hundred thousand Naira.

Earlier in her remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary, Secondary and Technical Education, Mrs Ronke Soyombo noted that the feat recorded at the awards was an indication of better things to come for the education sector of the state, adding that the awards were coming at a time when Prince Dapo Abiodun had decided to take the sector back to its place of pride.

She congratulated the recipients of the awards, calling on other teachers to put in their best in their task of instilling knowledge into the students, saying that all of their hard work will be rewarded by the teacher-friendly government.

Education

Bottomline Media Set To Host Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024

Published

2 days ago

November 3, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Bottomline Media Set To Host Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024

Sahara Weekly Reports That All is now set for the much awaited Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024, scheduled to take place on Thursday November 28, 2024 at The Life Theological Seminary Center, Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria.

Chief Host:

Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina,

Executive Chairman,

Ikorodu Local Government Area

Speakers:

Keynote Speaker: Pastor Olufemi Adefolarin Oshin

Pastor is charge of RCCG, Jesus Partners Assembly, LP 98 – Eruwen, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Special Guest Speaker: Hon. Folashade Olabanji Oba

Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State.

Guest Speaker: Mrs Owenaze Blessing Ella

Director, Unique Prella School, Ikorodu Lagos

Symposium: Lead Discussants

Princess Mulikat Fehintola Sanni, CEO, Mulifelong Motors

SP Ayuba Tunni Umma, PPRO Zone 2 Police Zonal Command, Onikan Lagos Nigeria

Pastor Prof. Durodola Olujide Ajani, Head of Schools, Dobar Group of Schools

Guests Of Honor:

Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Lagos State Commissioner For Basic and Secondary Education.

Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. lkorodu East Senatorial District

Hon. Babajimi Benson, Federal House Of Representatives, Ikorodu Federal Constituency.

Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan, member Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu constituency 1

Moshood Aro, Member Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu State Constituency 2

Royal Father Of The Day:

HRM Oba Kebiru Adewale Shotobi

The AYANGBURE Of Ikorodu Kingdom

About The Summit

The Ikorodu School Summit & Awards is aimed at bringing together all stakeholders, including the administrators, school proprietors, community leaders, teachers, students, religious leaders, government officials, parents, security agencies, etc, under the same atmosphere to address the root causes of moral decadence in the society.

Theme: Education Beyond The School

Classroom: Addressing The Root Causes Of Moral Decadence In The Society

According to the convener of the summit, Arthur Igbolaju Richard who doubles as the publisher of Bottomline News Magazine online, the aim of this school summit is to promote education beyond the school classroom, and to help tackle the issue of moral decadence amongst our young population.

The summit will also recognize with awards deserving members of the society who have distinguished themselves by using their positions and resources to advance the development and advancement of education, and also those who have played excellent and exemplary role in building and developing the society.

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Chrisland University Forges Strategic Partnership with ICSAN

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2 weeks ago

October 21, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Chrisland University Forges Strategic Partnership with ICSAN

Sahara Weekly Reports That In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and academic excellence, Chrisland University hosted a formal event marking the signing of a landmark Linkage Agreement with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).

The ceremony, which was held at the Senate Chamber of the University, commenced with an inspiring opening address by the Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola, who emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between academia and professional bodies to equip students with essential leadership and administrative skills.

While speaking on the opportunities that will accrue through the programs, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, assured the University that the students and staff would benefit through the practical insights that will be brought to bear by the Governance experts. The President of ICSAN further highlighted the shared vision and commitment towards advancing governance and professional ethics in Nigeria.

The event culminated in the formal signing of the Linkage Agreement, symbolizing a promising partnership poised to offer students enriched learning experiences and greater access to professional development opportunities.

This collaboration is set to drive innovation and career readiness and contribute to the overall intellectual growth of Chrisland University staff and students.

ICSAN is an offshoot of the International professional body with its headquarters in London and associations in Commonwealth countries. The Institute is a member of the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA). The Geneva-registered global organization is the global voice of corporate secretaries and governance professionals.

This linkage agreement will allow providing professional training and certification to our undergraduate students in the disciplines of Law, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Accounting.

The collaboration may also extend to providing training and certification to staff in the University Community in the areas of Corporate Governance and Administration, Corporate Secretaryship, and Corporate Financial Management.

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Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO

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2 months ago

September 13, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO

Sahara Weekly Reports That A leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Olufemi Ajadi has commended the Federal Government for reversing itself on the 18 years minimum age to sit West Africa School Certificate Examinations, (WASCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO).

He said: “This decision has portrayed President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a listening one.” However, Ajadi told the Federal Government to reverse the fuel pump hike which has piled more pressure on the suffering masses.

The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, had announced that beginning from the next academic session, students below 18 years will not be allowed to sit for WAEC and NECO, a decision that was greeted with condemnation by many Nigerians, including Ajadi.

He had urged the government not to implement such a policy in the interest of many youths who are already in Senior Secondary Schools and may have to sit at home for many years to reach the age of 18.

On Friday, the Minister of State for Education Tanko Sununu said the government never restricted the age for students to sit for WAEC and NECO to 18 years.