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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to tackle the acute shortage of classroom teachers in public primary and secondary schools as part of reforms in the state’s education sector.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed this in a statement.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his commitment to realising the educational aspirations of both teachers and students during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Ondo State chapter, led by the Chairman Victor Amoko.
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He also assured the union of his administration’s dedication to addressing the identified challenges in the education sector.
Furthermore, Governor Aiyedatiwa pledged to examine the various issues raised by the teachers, including reintroducing running grants to schools, enhancing school infrastructure, appointing Headmasters General for primary schools, extending age and service years for teachers, and providing instructional materials.
Recognising the importance of technical education, the governor assured the NUT of his administration’s commitment to revitalizing technical training and addressing related concerns.
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He expressed gratitude to the leaders of the NUT for their partnership and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing education as a catalyst for development in the state.
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