ALLI-BALOGUN ASSURES TEACHERS OF QUALITY TRANSFORMATION FOR IMPROVED TEACHING DELIVERY
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education and Secondary Education, Hon. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has assured all teachers in the state of quality and improved teaching delivery by investing in digital tools.
This was in commemoration of the World Teacher’s Day, which is always celebrated on 5th of October every year.
The Honourable Commissioner, in a statement signed on Thursday, stated that the ministry will continue to implement the education transformation plan as spearheaded by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu.
Alli-Balogun, appreciated the teachers for helping to plant the seed of knowledge on every student from foundation while adding that their influence spreads beyond the classrooms, in inspiring students to achieve their dreams, embrace diversity, and become responsible citizens.
He thanked the executives and members of the NUT in Lagos State led by Comrade Akintoye Hassan for the sustained partnership and support to the Ministry, while noting that the ministry will continue to nurture the relationship for the benefit of the children and the upliftment of education in Lagos State.
The statement reads, “Today the 5th of October 2023, as the world celebrates the most valuable human resource and asset in the provision of education, on behalf of Lagos State Government under our amiable team leader and education friendly Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu ably represented here today by our revered Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our dedicated and remarkable teachers in Lagos State for the celebration of Y2023 Teachers Day.”
“Today is also remarkable for me personally as a trained teacher and proudly one of you in spirit and in practice. I am equally elated to be in your midst officially for the first time since I was sworn as the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Lagos State.”
“Therefore, I seize this opportunity to restate the Ministry’s recognition of your significant role, especially as it concerns our core function of providing quality basic and secondary education in Lagos State.”
“We also appreciate your ageless duty in helping to plant the seed of knowledge from foundation with passion. This you have done with unfading desire for the benefit of the State and Nigeria.”
“You are not just teachers, but also mentors, role models and pillars of strength. Your influence spreads beyond the classrooms, inspiring students to achieve their dreams, embrace diversity, and become responsible citizens.”
“I wish to assure all teachers in Lagos State, especially our teachers in Basic and Secondary classes that we see you as the cornerstone of the State strive for total quality teaching and learning transformation in all our schools.”
“I wish to state that, notwithstanding the recent change in nomenclature, the Ministry will continue the implementation of the education transformation plan as spearheaded by our dear Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.”
“The Ministry will continue to treat your welfare as utmost priority all the time. We recognise teachers as ‘the goose that lays the golden egg’ hence the need to ensure you get our maximum attention.”
“We will continue to provide capacity building of our teachers alongside investment in digital tools for your improved teaching delivery and performance.”
“The Ministry with your support will increase focus on technical education and help to provide more opportunities for the learners.”
“I wish to thank the executives and members of the NUT in Lagos State led by Comrade Akintoye Hassan for the sustained partnership and support to the Ministry. We will continue to nuture this relationship for the benefit of our children and the upliftment of education in Lagos State.”
“Thank you.”
Igbega Ipinle Eko Ajumose ni.”
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