Modupe Gbadeyanka
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
No fewer than five teachers and two students have been recognised by the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) for distinguishing themselves in various competitions.
At a ceremony to honour them in Ibadan, the Chairman of Oyo TESCOM, Mr Akinade Alamu, the recognition was to inspire others to do better.
He applauded the teachers at a solidarity rally for Governor Seyi Makinde, noting that their dedication earned two students from St. Anne’s School first and second positions in the recent Commonwealth Essay competition. The students, Mariam Lawal and Deborah Olatunji, were also given awards of recognition by the state government.
The awardees were Mrs Egunjobi Elizabeth Mofolashade, a Principal at St. Anne’s School, Molete Ibadan, who received an award for her selfless dedication during the long COVID-19 vacation; Mrs Olatunji Olufinmilayo Ayoade; Mr Olanrewaju Olaiwola Olateju; Miss Adepoju Aminat Adedayo from St. Anne’s; and a PhD student who teaches at Bishop Phillips Academy, Ogundiji Olasunkanmi, for winning the National Maltina competition.
“These students and their teachers exhibited outstanding zeal in attaining excellence at various competitions. It took them commitment, responsibility, focus, determination, creativity, innovation, purpose-driven attitude and the fighting spirit to win laurels at local and international competitions,” the Oyo TESCOM chief said.
He promised that the state government will give more awards to different recipients and other stakeholders that have been collaborating with the State to advance the education sector.
“We are proud of Oyo state students who are winning laurels in global and national competitions. We have two of our students from St. Anne’s that won the Commonwealth Essay Test. It is a global competition and I must say this is a great feat for us in Oyo TESCOM.
“On behalf of Governor Makinde, I am honoured to present them with these awards. This is a token of our appreciation, to let them know that we appreciate what they are doing and we want them to do more,” Mr Alamu said.
Speaking also, the Permanent Secretary, TESCOM, Mrs Bisi Oderinde, acknowledged the teachers for their commitment and determination to making the students excel in the global competition, saying that they were the reason the students are being celebrated.
She urged students and teachers in the State not to rest on their oars, adding that more awards await them in future.
“Do not rest on your oars, this is just the beginning, there are more honours awaiting you in the future, globally,” she said.
In her welcome speech, the Head of Zone 3, Mrs Ololade Azeez, commended the administration of Mr Makinde for its unrelenting support towards the workforce.
