The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has officially inducted 104 newly appointed headteachers.
This move aims to fill existing vacancies in Public Primary Schools across the various Local Government Education Authorities within the state.
During the induction and capacity-building ceremony, held at the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Hall in Kuto, Abeokuta, the Board’s Chairman, Olalekan Ifede, delivered a keynote address. He highlighted that this program is an integral part of the ongoing transformation of basic education in the State.
Ifede characterized the appointment of these headteachers as a clear demonstration of the confidence that both the Government and the Board place in their professional competence, dedication, and capacity to effectively lead Public Primary Schools.
According to him, the caliber of leadership provided by these headteachers will directly influence the quality of teaching and learning within their respective schools.
He reassured the new headteachers of the Board’s unwavering commitment to supporting them and other educators in delivering high-quality basic education.
He stressed, however, that such support must be reciprocated with responsibility, commitment, and tangible results.
“The quality of your leadership will directly determine the quality of teaching and learning that takes place in your schools. The performance of a headteacher is ultimately reflected in the performance of the learners in the school,” Ifede said.
In his goodwill message, Akeem Balogun, Permanent Member IV of the Board, urged the inductees to infuse innovation into school administration.
He emphasized that the efforts of the Board, under Ifede’s leadership, must not be in vain, noting that the attainment of Grade Level 17 for public primary school teachers should be justified through improved performance.
Speaking on behalf of her fellow Headteachers-General, Mrs. Folake Onabajo, the Headteacher General of Egba Zone, encouraged the newly inducted officers to view their positions as opportunities for service.
She articulated that a headteacher is not merely an administrator but also a leader, mentor, and role model for both teachers and pupils. She added that leadership must champion discipline, professionalism, accountability, and a strong sense of commitment.
Similarly, Comrade Tajudeen Adeosun, the State Chairman of the Association of Primary School Headteachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), delivered a goodwill message.
He described the program as a testament to the Board’s dedication to capacity building, proper orientation, and strengthening leadership at the foundational level of the education system.
Meanwhile, the guest speaker, Mr. Olubori Akinleye, a retired Board Secretary of SUBEB, underscored the necessity of handling school administration with utmost seriousness.
He urged the inductees to foster harmonious relationships with teachers and pupils, as this would significantly contribute to academic excellence.
Akinleye, while addressing the topic of “Effective School Management,” also encouraged them to acquire fundamental computer skills, particularly for efficient data gathering and administrative tasks.
He further advised them to uphold discipline and accountability, maintain an empathetic approach to leadership, and ensure that the school environment remains safe and protected from undesirable elements.
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