ABEOKUTA – The education sector in the Yewa North/Imeko-Afon federal constituency has received a significant boost with the recruitment of 20 support teachers under an intervention plan facilitated by the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Gboyega Isiaka.
As part of the 15- year development plan for the constituency, the education plan is aimed at improving access to quality education and enhancing the teaching of core subjects like English and Mathematics across public schools in the area.
In addition to the deployment of support teachers, the plan also includes enhancing infrastructure, funding and supporting students, boosting technical/vocational training, and implementing youth mentorship programs.
The 20 newly recruited teachers were presented with their employment letters during a ceremony held at Isiaka’s Constituency office in Ayetoro.
They were assigned to 18 public secondary schools across the constituency, with their employment taking effect in June.
Some of the schools benefiting from this initiative include Community High School Ohunbe, Community High School Ebute, Iwoye-Ketu Community High School, Alaketu High School, Imeko, Nazareth High School, Imeko, Comprehensive High School Ayetoro, Eyinni Comprehensive High School in Iboro, among others.
Chairman of the Education Intervention Scheme, Hon. Olugbenga Afolabi, described the initiative as a complementary effort to the state government’s strides in the education sector.
He reiterated Isiaka’s strong commitment to supporting the delivery of quality education in the constituency and empowering the students with knowledge and skills to thrive, secure a brighter future and contribute to society.
“For many years, our teachers have been overworked and under-supported while trying their best to equip our children with the tools to succeed. But no teacher can do it alone – they need our support.”
“That is why our Principal, GNI started this Education intervention program, to support improvements in education quality at our schools. Let me state emphatically that this is the first phase of this recruitment exercise. Soon, more will follow.”
“Our top priority is to help create a better future for our children and shift away from the past narratives of lackluster achievement and stereotypes that have long affected us as a border region. We will keep investing in our children’s education as a means of developing their fullest potential.
“To those receiving letters today, I say a very big congratulations. But then, I want to encourage your best efforts daily to help our children learn and flourish. We need all hands on deck to improve access to quality education locally. And I assure you that GNI will spare no effort in the mission to change the trajectory of education in this federal constituency” He stated.
The event had in attendance stakeholders in the education sector of the federal constituency, as well as leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
