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| Lagos State Governor - Akinwunmi Ambode |
The Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has pledged the commitment of his administration to the welfare of teachers in the state.
This assurance was given on Wednesday at the 35th convocation ceremony of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin.
The Governor, represented by his Deputy Oluranti Adebule assured that the state government will give due attention to strengthening the capacity of colleges of education to train teachers, describing the teaching profession as a noble one that ought to be encouraged and accorded the attention it required.
“We can safely say the teaching profession holds the key to the realization of the major goal of education which is to drive and facilitate socio-economic and technological development,” Adebule said.
“It is in recognition of this vital link that the strengthening of the capacity of our colleges of education to train good teachers will be given due attention.”
Seeking the support and co-operation of all stakeholders in tertiary institutions, while urging them to embrace peaceful and non-disruptive means of resolving disputes on campuses, she said “Dialogue and constructive engagement should always be explored instead of resorting to strikes which have impacted negatively on academic programmes and also on the quality of products of our tertiary institutions”.
“As a government, we will not take the issue of workers welfare for granted. We will also pay prompt attention to issues that may be brought to our attention before they degenerate to industrial disputes.
“I therefore urge you all academic and non academic union in our tertiary institutions to take advantage of the opportunities and ensure industrial peace and harmony on our campuses.”
The school's graduating students were also charged remain good ambassadors of their institution.
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