The Education Secretary, Mushin Local Government Education Authority (LGEA),Mr Yusuf Olokodana, has pledged to support outstanding pupils and diligent workers in primary schools under his watch.
Speaking at the 14th Annual Merit Awards in Mushin, Lagos, he said the LGEA collaborated with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to organise the awards aimed at “recognising, motivating and rewarding hard-working individuals, outstanding pupils and industrious staff in primary schools.”
He said in recent times, the LGEA has improved to being among the best in the state.
“Gone were the days, when people described Mushin as a ghetto; a breeding place for miscreants and hoodlums. The new Mushin is now celebrated at various competitions. As if it is not enough, the current Best LGEA Guard and Senior Staff in Lagos State are from Mushin. I think we should be applauded,” he said.
Awards were given to various categories of employees and pupils who distinguished themselves in the 2013/2014 academic session.
The categories rewarded included: best pupils in various classes across the LGEA; best non teaching staff, and best teaching staff. Cash prizes and gifts were given to all the recipients to encourage them to work harder.
The SUBEB Chairman, Mrs Gbolahan Daodu, said the merit award were also aimed at appreciating the efforts of teachers, non-teaching staff and parents in the local government.
Mrs Daodu, who was represented by Mrs Habibat Daramosu, Director Monitoring and Evaluating, subeb advised workers and pupils in the LGEA to emulate those rewarded so they can also be celebrated in future. She also urged parents, not just the teachers, to monitor the welfare of the children.
The best head teacher, Mr Sunday Okedara, said he was delighted to be recognised by the government.
“I am very delighted about this award because this is my 33rd year in this profession and I feel celebrated. My appreciation goes to the government and the merit award committee. May God bless them,” he said.
The best teacher, Mrs Mariam Oredipe, was full of joy. She advised her colleagues and others to be passionate about whatever jobs they find for themselves. She appreciated the government for not only identifying them but also giving them an award.
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