Sanwo-Olu presents 13 cars to Lagos outstanding teachers

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday presented 13 cars, as well as other gifts to outstanding teachers and school administrators in the state.

Speaking during the grand finale of the 2021 Annual Teachers Merit Awards at the Sports Pavilion, Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu said the initiative was in line with his promise to reward excellence and hard work in the teaching profession.

The governor said: ‘’This initiative is in line with our commitment to use education as an instrument to change our world and influence the teaching profession. Hence, through education, which represents the third pillar of our administration’s T-H-E-M-E-S agenda, we have developed a template towards rewarding selflessness, dedication and diligence amongst our teachers in the state.

‘’It is a very good way to motivate and encourage excellence in our teachers, in our quest for quality and effective education delivery to our much cherished students.  Awards of this nature are not only symbolic to reward worthwhile services but they are also a genuine way to promote merit and encourage the spirit of healthy competition amongst our teachers in Lagos State.

Sanwo-Olu affirmed that teaching profession is a unique one because it involves the strong efforts of promoting the complex personal development of the youth, in preparation for their future as responsible citizens and career in the workplace.

“A synergy is expected as a needed catalyst in socio economic growth. This is a sacred responsibility and our teachers cannot afford to fail in the discharge of this key duty. This award should remind us all, particularly our teachers, that passion, personal development, and commitment are qualities that will stand you out from the crowd. With these qualities, our pupils will not only excel in academics but will also exhibit innate sterling abilities in cognitive, psychomotor, affective and co-curricular areas of learning.

‘’Recognition of the best among teachers in the state will enhance our drive to ensure that we continue to put our best foot forward in the delivery of world class education; and even more so in specialized subject areas such as Science Technical Education Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

‘’One of the game changers in the education development plan of our administration is the EKOEXCEL program designed to support teachers to achieve better learning outcomes across all our public primary schools,” he added.

Earlier, Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo applauded the outstanding teachers and school administrators, saying they had been able to make an impact because they touched eternity and made education exceptional through their leadership roles.