Tutor-General urges Principal to Improve Academic Standard, Safety

            Mr. Omotayo Layemo Sanni, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS) of Education District II, held a strategic meeting with principals of public secondary schools across the district. In his statement, the TG/PS stated that the meeting became imperative in order to raise the academic performance of the district, most especially in external examinations. While commending principals for their previous achievements, he encouraged them to raise the bar and improve on existing result. 

            Mr. Sanni reinforced the value of stakeholder engagement in school administration, nothing than effective bond with parents, alumni, community leaders, and other stakeholders remains key to achieving optimal academic outcomes. Pertaining the issue of school security, the TG/PS expressed concern over the rising level of insecurity in schools and informed the principals that the government would be recruiting security personnel for schools.

 However, he advised principals to actively involve community leaders in recommending trustworthy, reliable, and responsible candidates for engagement as security operatives. He further extols them on performances at different competitions both within the state and Nationality while urging them to continue to encourage the students in various extra-curricular activities for an all-round development of the students. Deliberations during the meeting largely focused on strategies for achieving outstanding results in WAEC and BECE examinations. Some Principals whose schools recorded exceptional performance in the last WAEC were invited to share best practice

           The notably principal of Civil Service Junior Model College, Ikorodu, Mrs. Bolanle Esho, spoke extensively on the significance of mentorship, cultivating a strong reading culture, and adopting the "teach-your-topic" approach among students. Similarly, Mrs. Yemisi Arogbodo, Principal of Aiyedere Ajibola Senior High School highlighted the need to effectively manage and promote only the promotable students as a strategic tool for improving academic performance. Other issues discussed included school security, effective administration, and general school management practices.

       The Director of Administration and Human Resources, Mrs. Mojisola Adeyemi-Fashola, was also on the ground to clarify certain administrative issues in schools, including the Staff Performance Appraisal and Development (SPADEV) and other data required by various government agencies. Furthermore, representatives of insurance brokers assigned to schools by the State Government were present at the meeting.

       They briefed principals on proper engagement with insurance brokers, as well as procedures and best practices for handling matters relating to the insurance of personnel and government property within schools. The meeting concluded with principals expressing renewed commitment to work collaboratively towards excellence in academics, safety, and overall school administration across Education District II.