The All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools in Oyo State has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration for its efforts in returning the old glory of yesteryears in education in the state through the introduction of a right policy that inspires qualitative education.
The ANCOPPS noted that the state government’s recruitment of 6,000 teachers and the attraction of over 6,000 out-of-school children to school had changed the story in the education sector of the state.
They spoke on Tuesday, after a meeting with the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun.
The state President of ANCOPPS in Oyo State, Pastor Mojisola Ojetunde, who spoke on behalf of his members, said that the result of the efforts of the current administration in the state reflected in the performance of students in external examinations.
Ojetunde said, “How can one forget in a hurry how the present administration, at its inception, organised a 3-day capacity training for principals and vice principals for efficient and effective management of our secondary schools. In my over 30 years as a teacher, this never happened.
“Again, one can see the recruitment of over 5,000 teachers, and conversion of over N1,000 non-teaching to teaching staff. In one fell swoop, over 6,000 teachers were added to our classrooms. This is certainly unprecedented and I know what I am talking about.
“This is not even talking about distribution of chairs and desks, laboratory equipment, exercise and text books and to crown it all, prompt payment of salaries which is more than a morale booster.
“The results of all these interventions are beginning to manifest in the achievement scores of our students in the state. The honour ANCOPPS is giving to Governor Seyi Makinde as our Grand Patron is to further celebrate the activities, policies and programmes of the government in the area of education, which today has reflected in the major improvements we are witnessing in the sector.
“Today, Oyo State is one of the leading lights among other states of the federation in education development. Today, the story has changed; we now have over 6,000 students that are back in school because of the laudable steps of the state government.
“This government has returned the school grant, free textbooks and notebooks to students, employed many teachers, elevated many senior teachers and our salaries and emoluments are constantly paid at the 25th of every month; it is worthy of commendation.
“We are planning to make the governor of Oyo State our Grand Patron, he is worthy of that honour and we are sure he is going to do more to drive the growth of education and other sectors of the state.”
Meanwhile, the state chapter of ANCOPSS has disclosed that Governor Makinde would be invested as the Grand Patron of the All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools in Ibadan by September.
The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu expected to witness the occasion.
