Ogun guber poll: Education stakeholders endorse Abiodun re-election bid
Various stakeholders in the educational sector in Ogun State have thrown their weight behind the re-election bid of the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
The stakeholders which include the Chairmen of the State chapters of the All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Association of Primary School Headteachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Association for Formidable Education Development (AFED), Trade Union Congress (TUC), League of Muslim Schools Proprietors (LEAMPs) and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) gave their endorsements during the virtual meeting schedule with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo.
Speaking, the State Chairman of NUT, Comrade Abiodun Akinola, said the union was overwhelmed with the promises made and kept by the Governor, and appreciated the government for always relating with them as partners in progress, adding that the the group would continue to give necessary backing to the government in it developmental strides.
He promised to canvass his members to vote for the governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for his re-election bid, saying that it was imperative to vote massively for the Governor.
On their part, the State Chairman TUC, Comrade Akeem Lasisi and his ASUSS counterpart, Comrade Dr. Felix Agbesanwo, commended the Governor for the fulfilling promises made to the people, lauded him for the feats recorded in the educational sector and assured that the teachers in the State would do all within their capacities to ensure that he returns as the governor of the state
Also, in their remarks, the Chairmen, Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), Abeokuta South Unit, Otegbade Adeniyi and League of Muslim Schools Proprietors, Ustaadh AbdulAzeez Ajibola said, “everyone sees the good works of the Governor in the State and I want to assure you that our members, friends, family and teachers across the Local Government Areas are ready to cast their votes for Prince Dapo Abiodun in the March 11 election, as a way of a pay back time for the governor.”
Meanwhile, the Chairmen, All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Mr. Edward Adekoya and AOPSHON, Comrade Abolade Sanusi, described the Governor as a God-fearing, promise keeper, education friendly, futuristic planner, saying voting him for the second term would be a great benefit, not only to the learners, but to the citizenry at large.
Representing the Principal Generals (PGs) and Parents Teachers Association in the State, the PG, Yewa Division, Rev. Orobiyi and Rev. Olusegun Folorunsho hailed the present administration-led by Prince Dapo Abiodun for the technological innovations introduced to the educational system in the State, saying “One Good Term Deserves Another.”
Responding, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary and Secondary Education, who also doubles as Director-General, APC Women Professional Council, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo appreciated the stakeholders for the unflinching support enjoyed by the Governor, assuring that if he is voted for the second term, he still has a lot to do for the betterment of learners and education sector in the State.
She applauded the people for voting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Presidential election on February 25, urging the professionals from various works of lives and electorates across the nation to vote massively for APC candidates to continue to enjoy dividends of democracy.
