by LASUBEB Publicity unit | December 17th 2021
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board cheered teachers at the maiden edition of the Long Service Award ceremony organized for teaching and non-teaching staff of the Board, which took place at LASUBEB multi-purpose hall, Maryland, Ikeja on Friday, December 17, 2021.
The Executive Chairman LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye - King, explained that the gathering was held in appreciation of the staff for their conscientious and meritorious service to the State government and the pupils in the state.
Hon. Alawiye-King disclosed that the event initiated by the Board was consented to by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu due to his passion for the workforce in the basic education sector and to also appreciate their efforts in contributing to the transformation of education in the Lagos State.
“We are here to celebrate, commend and encourage them to continue to do their best. I congratulate all the awardees, they should continue to conscientiously do their job, be focused and more dedicated in their service delivery. To whom much is given much is expected”, he said.
Board Member, Dr. Saheed Ibikunle, reiterated that the occasion held for the educators and the non-academic staff was graciously approved by Mr. Governor to appreciate the service providers in the basic education sector.
“This gathering here today is a milestone, we are celebrating a career milestone, it will serve as memorabilia because we so much appreciate their contributions in making basic education in the Lagos State a pacesetter amongst others, particularly during the unforeseen emergence of the pandemic in the state”. “If the sector is not well handled and managed by them with their wealth of experience, it wouldn’t have gone far as it is today’’ he added.
Representative of the NUT Chairman Lagos State, Com. Ayetoba Gbenga showered his gratitude to the Lagos state government for celebrating the teachers, adding that it has been a long time request of the association from the state government.
He urged the members of the union to shun all kinds of illegalities and obey the code of ethics guiding the profession in the state.