OGSG DONATES BUSES TO UNIONS, ASSURES OF IMPROVED WELFARE
Ogun State Government has extended its gesture to the State Chapters of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Academic Staff of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) with the donation of brand-new buses to the leadership of the two unions.
The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who presented the buses to the unions' delegation noted that Ogun was irrevocably committed to improving the welfare of the teachers, describing them as key pillars in the public service.
Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr.Tokunbo Talabi, said teachers who were stakeholders in the development of the education sector need to be motivated to deliver on their responsibilities promptly.
Commending the members of the unions for their understanding and commitment to quality service delivery, Prince Abiodun stated that the donation was in fulfillment of the promise made to the Unions in addition to the landed properties in which the documentation was being processed.
He urged them to be innovative towards reciprocating the government's gesture, with an assurance that the present administration would not take welfare and conducive work environment of teachers with levity.
Recounting the laurels being attracted to the State from the education sector since its assumption of office, the Governor encouraged teachers in the State to continue to support his administration towards repositioning the overall educational development of the State.
Responding, the State Chairman of NUT, Comrade Abiodun Akinola, said the union was overwhelmed by the promise made and kept by the Governor, and appreciated the government for always relating with them as partners in progress, adding that the union would continue to give necessary backing to the government in it developmental strides.
In his remarks, the State Chairman of ASUSS, Dr. Felix Agbesanwo, commended the Governor for the fulfilled promises, lauding him for always ensuring that the Ogun takes a lead in the comity of States, particularly with the many feats recorded in the education sector, assuring that the teachers in the State would be more devoted to their duties to lift the standard of education.
Goke Oyebade
Press Officer, Office of the SSG.
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