Principals hail Ajimobi, as ex-ANCOPSS President is elevated to Perm Sec
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Tuesday received a standing ovation from secondary school principals from all the 36 states of the federation as he announced the elevation of a school principal and immediate past National President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Chief Adeniyi Falade, to the position of Permanent Secretary.
The principals had gathered at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan for the 57th Annual National Congress of ANCOPSS which was declared open by Governor Ajimobi.
The request for the elevation of the former ANCOPSS President had earlier been made by both the National President and the Oyo State President of the organization, Hajia Fatimah Abdul-Rahman and Mrs. Abigail Ojoawo respectively while delivering their speeches.
They had based their request on the fact that most of the former National Presidents of ANCOPSS had been honoured with promotion to the post of Permanent Secretaries immediately they were through with the ANCOPSS assignment.
The governor, while delivering his speech, promptly announced Chief Falade’s elevation to the post of Permanent Secretary with effect from 15th of May, 2014, a development that drew wide applause from all the principals who attended the congress.
While reiterating his administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers and the development of education in the state, Governor Ajimobi said that the quality of education in the state had been improved upon through training and re-training of teachers, coupled with the introduction of extra-mural classes for senior secondary school students.
According to him, over 23,000 teaching and non-teaching staff in the state had been trained, while 30 per cent of the 2014 state budget was allocated to education.
He announced that the State Technical University would commence academic activities in September this year.
Governor Ajimobi also seized the occasion to condemn the kidnapping of the 234 school girls in Chibok, Borno State by members of Boko Haram, describing the kidnap as barbaric and an assault on every patriotic citizen of the country.
Earlier in her address, the National President of ANCOPSS lauded the Ajimobi administration for its transformation agenda which she said had impacted positively on the education sector and the entire people of the state.
“Governor Ajimobi, in his characteristic quest for unparalleled achievements, has touched the lives of the good people of Oyo State across all social strata. Your developmental landmarks in all facets of Oyo State are clearly evident,’’ she remarked.
Also speaking, the state President of ANCOPSS commended the continued commitment of the Ajimobi administration to the development of education the well-being of teachers.
“Governor Ajimobi is leaving no stone unturned to better the lot of education in the state. We are indeed living witnesses to the positive changes, thoughtful initiatives, originality of ideas and drive which Your Excellency has brought to the education sector,’’ Mrs. Ojoawo said.
She particularly commended the state government for prompt payment of teachers’ salaries, renovation of schools and the promotion of stagnated principals in the state.
