AI-POWERED LESSON NOTES: TEACHERS TRAINED ON NAVIGATING OGUNLEARN PORTAL
As part of efforts to ensure that impartation of knowledge is done seamlessly and effectively in schools, Ogun State Government has trained school administrators, as well as public primary and secondary schools teachers across the State on navigating the AI Powered Ogun Learning Enhancement and Academic Resource Network (OgunLEARN) platform.
Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu during the One-day training, organised by the Ministry for selected teachers and school heads, at Cinema Hall, June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, said since technology had been introduced to enhance teaching and learning, there was need to build their capacity for them to be relevant in this new era.
Highlighting the importance of digitalising education, Prof. Arigbabu noted that it would open doors to endless possibilities, making learning more accessible, engaging and effective, adding that the AI-generated lesson plans would lift the burden of tedious planning, allowing teachers to focus on what matters most which is imparting knowledge and shaping young minds.
The Commissioner recalled that the Ministry had distributed Smart Televisions, Laptops, iPads and Solar power units to 236 of the 520 secondary schools in the State during the first phase of the distribution, affirming that other schools would also enjoy the benefit in the second phase that would begin soon.
"For you to understand the content of the training and have the deeper knowledge about the nitty gritty of OgunLEARN platform, you must continually use it", Arigbabu said
On his part, Chairman, Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu noted that the Commission was planning to ensure continuous training and retraining of teachers in the State in order to be digitally equipped and empowered to carry out their duties as teachers, just as he enjoined them to embrace the initiative and upgrade themselves.
Speaking, Chairman of Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, Evang. Olalekan Ifede charged teachers to brace up and be dedicated to the teaching profession, make provision for improvement, in order to complement the effort of the present administration towards providing qualitative and assessible education to citizenry
Earlier, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko, said the introduction of OgunLEARN was not only a relieve to teachers saddled with the burden of writing lesson notes, but also to make transfer of knowledge easy, enjoining participants to pay rapt attention to every bit of the training and ask necessary questions for clarification.
In their separate remarks, Chairmen, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, Dr. Felix Agbesanwa and Nigerian Union of Teachers, Ogun State, Chapter, Comrade Noah Sewakanu, represented by the union Senior Assistant Secretary. Comrade Adebowale Ebenezer, commended the Commissioner for introducing the technology which had transformed the sector and taken it to a higher pedestal.
Samuel Ogungbesan,
Information and Public Relation Officer, MoEST.
OGSG DISBURSES N7.54B GRATUITY TO LG / SUBEB RETIREES
The Bureau of Local Government Pensions (BLGP), has disbursed N7.54 billion gratuity to retired Primary school teachers and Local government retirees, who had contributed their quota towards the growth and development of the State while in service.
Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Engr. olufisan Osiyale, disclosed this while speaking with Journalists in Abeokuta, said Governor Dapo Abiodun had always prioritise the welfare, wellbeing of pensioners, pointing out that the present dispensation had not only prioritised the interest of the senior citizens, but also ensured that they were part of the scheme set up to improve the standard of living of citizens in the State.
He recalled that, pensioners had benefited from the palliative measures put in place to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy and were also included in the State Government's end of the year largesse.
The BLGP boss admonished the pensioners to take advantage of the magnanimity of the Governor, by making sure that they take good care of themselves, advising that moderate lifestyle and healthy living should be their utmost priority.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Victoria Adenubi and Mr. Adewale Nuga, commended Prince Dapo Abiodun for the regular disbursement of gratuities and prompt payment of their monthly pensions, urging him not to relent in his good works.
Azeezat Sadiku,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Bureau of Local Government Pensions.
INTEGRITY IN LEADERSHIP: KEY TO TACKLING CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC SERVICE – CLERIC
Civil servants in Ogun State and across the country have been urged to uphold integrity and ethical leadership as a practical solution to moral decadence in the public service.
The call was made during the maiden edition of the Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, themed: ‘Integrity in Leadership: Islamic Solution to Moral Decadence in Public Service,’ at the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board prayer ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Delivering the lecture, the Guest Speaker and Chief Missioner of the Islamic Youth League of Nigeria (Ogun State Division), Sheikh Jubril Lawal, charged leaders to remain steadfast in justice, drawing from Qur’an Chapter 4, Verse 135, which enjoins believers to stand firmly for justice as witnesses to Allah.
He noted that effective leadership required fairness, accountability and the protection of public trust, stressing that leaders must treat all citizens equally, avoid discrimination and safeguard the rights of the weak.
“Leaders must also protect the resources entrusted to them, as accountability is a cornerstone of good governance,” he said.
Speaking further on Islamic approaches to addressing moral decadence, the cleric cited the example of Prophet Yusuf as a model of integrity, prudence and accountability in leadership, urging the public office holders and citizens alike to adopt strong moral values and support systems that promote transparency and accountability.
Earlier in his remarks, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, described the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season as a divine call for unity and peaceful coexistence.
According to him, the period offers a unique opportunity for spiritual reflection and collective commitment to nation-building.
“It is not a coincidence that both Christians and Muslims are fasting at the same time. It is a clear message that God desires unity, peace and spiritual growth amongst us,” he said.
In her vote of thanks, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Kafayat Lawal, commended the Commissioner for his inclusive leadership style and for creating a platform that promotes ethical reorientation among public servants.
She added that the lecture would go a long way in reinforcing the values of justice and integrity within the public service.
Other dignitaries at the event included; a representative of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Sofela Ibrahim; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Chief Executive Officer of OGWAMA, Alhaji Faruk Akintunde; the General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kenny Bello; as well as Special Assistants to the Governor on Environment, Messrs Akinwunmi Femi, Tolu Poviwhede and Niyi Owolana.
Kemi Peters,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Environment
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