Aiyedatiwa: Our investments in education yielding positive results

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that the state’s consistent investment in education is producing encouraging outcomes across schools, as his administration continues its efforts to reposition the sector for greater efficiency and impact.

The Governor stated this on Monday while inaugurating the new members of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure.

Aiyedatiwa described education as “the light that guides the path to progress, the tool that shapes people and the bridge between dreams and their realisation.”

He noted that his administration’s deliberate commitment to improving the sector was a promise made to the children and youth of Ondo State.

He explained that the inauguration of the new TESCOM Board reflects the government’s resolve to place the right people in positions of responsibility, stressing that the appointments were based on integrity, competence, and proven records of service.

Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the board members to discharge their duties with fairness, humility, and commitment, noting that TESCOM plays a pivotal role in shaping the welfare, discipline, and professional growth of teachers, who in turn, nurture future leaders.

The Governor highlighted the administration’s achievements in the education sector, including the recruitment of a new generation of teachers, renovation of school infrastructure, and strengthening of monitoring mechanisms across the state.

He said the efforts have already begun to yield results, saying that his government is proud of the renewed energy we see in our classrooms

He emphasised the importance of continuous teacher training, noting that teachers must keep learning to remain effective in a rapidly changing world.

In his remarks, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, commended the Governor for his visionary leadership and commitment to education, noting that Ondo State continues to maintain a reputation for excellence nationally.

The newly inaugurated TESCOM Chairman, Dr Oluwadaisi Idowu Oke, expressed gratitude to the Governor for the opportunity to serve, promising to justify the confidence reposed in her and her team.

Dignitaries present included the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami; Chief of Staff, Prince Segun Omojuwa; Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, represented by Dr Adeniran Ikuomola; members of the State Executive Council and House of Assembly; former Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi; APC chieftain, Chief Olusola Oke; OSRC Director General, Mr Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson; SUBEB Chairman, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan; and several traditional rulers and senior officials.