… Education Commissioner applauds feat
A former teacher and current Principal of Community Junior Secondary School, Ikorodu one of the public Schools in Lagos State, Mrs. Agnes Elusakin was conferred with the National Productivity Order of Merit Award by President Muhammadu Buhari at the 19th National productivity Day (NPD) held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
The award which according to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, is designed to stimulate productivity consciousness, reward innovation, dedication and hard work
While expressing yet another joy for the feat recorded by Lagos State, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo stated that the awardee, Mrs. Agnes, Elusakin has done the State proud for setting a standard at National Level.
She emphasized that “Mrs. Elusakin has been a committed, resilient and dedicated teacher whose significant contribution to the success of students under her tutelage remains indelible.
Adefisayo while commending Mrs. Elusakin on this memorable feat ascribed the success of the award to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s education transformation agenda backed with massive investment in capacity building and welfare of teachers in the State. The Governors intervention has empowered teachers in the State with consequent enhancement of quality education delivery to the students.
The Commissioner commended Mrs Elusakin and several other teachers in her category for their dedication, diligence and contributing their quota to improving the standard of education in the State, noting that the award is a pointer to the fact that dedication and commitment to the teaching profession does not go unnoticed.
According to the Commissioner ‘’the performance of the State students at the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, which recorded 79% pass rate, is an indication that the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu can be adjudged successful in raising the standard of education in Lagos State’’
The Governor has earlier rewarded the duo of Mrs. Agnes Elusakin and late Pius Bababo Ikuseyidunmi with two and three bedroom apartments respectively in 2021 for emerging Y2019 Outstanding Teacher and Best School Administrator in Nigeria.
The Government of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has been deliberate and purposeful through the annual Teachers Merit Award by appreciating and celebrating teachers efforts in raising the younger generation of Nigerians. The Governor rewarded teachers and school administrators across various categories with 13 cars in Y2021 and the process for the 2022 edition is almost concluded.
Mrs. Adefisayo concluded by reiterating that the State Government will not relent in its commitment towards the provision of quality education as well as regular training, capacity building and welfare of teachers so that they can be equipped with the requisite skills for optimal performance in line with international best practices.
The over-joyous Mrs. Elusakin Agnes praised the government for recognizing her achievement and recommending her for the national award. She commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for having teachers at his heart and providing them with enabling environment to be the best. She further stated that this gesture by the Governor has motivated teachers to always put in their best while discharging their duties.