Overall Best Principal: Oriwu College Has Attained Leadership Role Among Schools In Nigeria – Sir Elesho

Kunle Adelabu A former Commissioner for Information in Lagos State, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elseho, KJW, has stated that the premier college in Ikorodu Division – Oriwu Senior Model College, has earned its leadership roles among secondary schools in Nigeria, going by its remarkable feats over time. Sir Elesho, who is the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, made the assertion late Thursday, following the news break by THE IMPACT on the emergence of the school’s principal, Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello who won the prestigious Presidential honour as the Overall Best Administrator (Public)…

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2023 World Teachers’ Day: Oriwu College Principal, Akeem Bello, Others Win Presidential Prizes

Kunle Adelabu Principal, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, has emerged the Overall Best Administrator (Public) School in Nigeria, receiving a brand new gold colour space car as the winning prize. Bello, received the Presidential honour during the 2023 World Teacher’s Day Celebration held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday. He dedicated the laudable feat to God, and the Lagos State Government for providing an enabling environment that assisted him to excel. Adeyemi Omolade Elizabeth, a primary teacher with SUBEB Model Nursery and Primary School, Iludofin,…

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Heroism Of Erelu Ota Sets For Stage At 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival

Wale Jagun The umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations in Ikorodu and the organisers of the annual Ikorodu –Oga Day Celebrations, the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has endorsed the staging of the play, ‘The Heroism of Erelu Ota’, during the 32nd edition of the annual carnival. Activities for this year’s Oga Day Celebrations begin November 11 and end on November 18, 2023. The Heroism of Erelú Ota, is a play that narrates the heroic exploits of the first Iya Egbe of Ikorodu, her ordeals, altruistic support,…

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World Teachers’ Day: Sanwo – Olu Reiterates Commitment To Recruiting More Teachers

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated that his administration is committed to reversing teachers’ shortage through continuous recruitment of qualified teachers into the State Teaching Service. Sanwo-Olu gave the commitment today while speaking at an event marking the 2023 World Teachers’ Day celebration, themed “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse the Teachers’ Shortage” at the NUT Pavilion, Agidingbi, Ikeja. The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat assured that his government is…

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Teachers Observe Low Key Int’l Day Celebration In Ikorodu

Mariam Akinloye It was a low key celebration for this year’s International Teachers’ Day in Ikorodu, as hundreds of teachers gathered to observe the day. Since 1994, the World Teacher’s Day (WTD) has been celebrated every October 5th of every, as declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Organization (UNESCO), and NUT lkorodu Branch has always observe the day. This year’s celebration is themed, “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reserve the teacher shortage”. Chairman, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Oluwafemi…

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Easygold Initiative For Mental Health Celebrates Teachers’ Impact

Kunle Adelabu A non – governmental body with focus on mental health awareness and treatment, Easygold Initiative For Mental Health, has joined millions of people globally, in celebrating the International Teachers’ Day. International Teachers’ Day is an annual event that holds every October 5. The initiator of the newly created NGO, Mr. Temidayo Hassan, in a statement commemorating the Day, said that teachers are unsung heroes who have profound impact on the mental health and emotional development of students. “Happy Teacher’s Day to the unsung heroes who educate not only…

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Senator Abiru Celebrates Teachers’ Exceptional Impacts

Kunle Adelabu The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has described the efforts of teachers, especially those in his district, in educating the masses as exceptional. Abiru, who has been assisting teachers in developing their capacity through Lagos East Teachers’ Fellowship Programme at the SAIL Innovation Lab which he founded, said that the initiative is part of his commitment to development of education and innovation. The two – term Senator made the statements today in commemoration of the 2023 International Teachers’ Day. His statements are reproduced…

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Just In: Oriwu College Principal, Mr Bello, Emerges 2023 Best Public School Administrator In Nigeria

Kunle Adelabu Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, Principal, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, on Thursday emerged as the Overall Best Administrator (Public) School in Nigeria. The administrator of the premier school in Ikorodu Division, was presented with the Presidential Excellence award at the Eagle Square, venue of the 2023 International Teachers’ Day Celebration in Abuja. He also received a gold colour space car as the star prize for his emergence. The national honour is coming eight years after his predecessor, Alhaja Abiodun Ogunniyi, won the same award in 2015 Details later…

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Over 5,000 Women To Attend 2023 National Women’s Conference

Wale Jagun -Lagos First Lady unveils conference activities The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has unveiled activities lined up for the anticipated 23rd National Women’s Conference, an initiative of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), noting that this year’s conference will feature over 5,000 women. Speaking at a press briefing held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Dr. Sanwo-Olu explained that the annual programme has earned a remarkable reputation and assumed the status of a purpose-driven international conference through which women are galvanized and…

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Rep. Benson Cheers Teachers On Int’l Day

Mariam Akinloye The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has celebrated teachers in his constituency and the country at large on the 2023 International Teachers’ Day. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense expressed felicitated with teachers in a statement he personally signed today in commemoration of the celebration. “Teachers build the wall to reach the sky. I celebrate our esteemed teachers in Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Nigeria on the occasion of the 2023 World Teacher’s Day”, Rep. Benson…

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