The Online Forum of Local Government Supervisors and Special Advisers for Education in Lagos State has declared its dedication to supporting the shipment of quality education through stronger cooperation and sustained engagement with the Lagos State Ministry of Standard and Secondary Education.
The dedication was made during a courtesy go to by members of the forum to the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, at the ministry’s head office in Alausa, Ikeja.
The delegation, led by the Special Advisor for Education in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Advancement Area (LCDA), Mrs. Taiwo Ololade, stated the go to was focused on drawing from the commissioner’s experience and looking for assistance on strategies to further improve fundamental and secondary education throughout the state.
Throughout the interactive session, members of the forum recognized numerous locations requiring government attention. These include regular capacity-building programmes for education managers, teachers and school administrators through regional and international training chances, improved security in public schools, building of border fences to enhance school safety, constant professional development for instructors, and special rewards for instructors and principals serving in riverine communities.
The forum also advocated stronger partnerships with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to complement government efforts in enhancing instructional results across the state.
Responding, the commissioner commended the forum for its dedication to advancing education at the grassroots, noting that sustainable advancement in the sector requires cumulative duty and active involvement from all stakeholders.
Alli-Balogun advised members of the forum to frequently check out schools within their particular city government locations and regional council development areas to engage school administrators, monitor learning environments, determine obstacles needing intervention and keep close contact with the ministry.
He encouraged them to seek information and assistance whenever essential, stressing that efficient communication between the ministry and education stakeholders is essential to attaining better results.
The commissioner even more kept in mind that government alone can not resolve all the challenges facing the education sector and contacted neighborhoods, development partners and personal organisations to collaborate in supporting educational development.
The conference ended with both the ministry and the forum reaffirming their dedication to interacting to promote quality, innovation and inclusive quality education throughout Lagos State.