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LASUBEB HOSTS SOUTHWEST SUBEB TEAMS

by LASUBEB Publicity unit | January 31st 2022

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission held an experience sharing workshop for South West SUBEBs. The 2-Day workshop which was hosted by Lagos SUBEB, commenced on Wednesday, 26th January 2022.

The meeting had in attendance Chairmen and Board secretaries from Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Lagos SUBEBs and other relevant stakeholders including a civil society organization – CSACEFA(Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All).

Recall that DAWN Commission was set up by the Governments of the Southwest States of Nigeria as the institutional and programme management body to midwife their Regional Integration Agenda.

The aim of this gathering as encapsulated in the theme was geared towards improving instructional classroom delivery, for effective teaching and learning outcomes in the Southwestern region of Nigeria, particularly basic education.

Mr. Adebayo Adeyemi, the representative of the Lagos State Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo noted that the Lagos State government has a lot of model operation in effective classroom management that may be studied and replicated in other states for better learning outcomes across the region.

Speaking at the Forum, the Dean of SUBEB Chairmen Forum and Chairman LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King noted that the significance of partnerships and collaboration in education cannot be underscored. "Knowledge sharing sessions such as this will definitely stimulate cultural changes and innovation, which will, in turn, aid us to better performance as education providers and better our society," he said.

He added that it is crucial to expose learners and teachers to digital education for the future of learning is digital.

The Director-General, DAWN Commission, Mr.Seye Oyeleye appraised the Boards on the roles played in partnership and collaboration on improving basic service delivery in the southwest. He stated that the region is one of the most advanced in education in the country, “Education is a critical development pillar that is essential to every single society, it prepares children for the future,” he said. He urged participants to key into the various innovations shared and draw lessons from each other.

The Keynote Speaker, Mr. Muyiwa Bamgbose while addressing on good practices in classroom management, noted that the existing traditional methods of classroom is mostly focused on compliance, adding that the present times call for a change in the narrative of teaching and learning. He added that technology-aided learning environment will create enhanced cooperation and engage learners and teachers better as well as modify learning styles for better outcomes.

UBEC MEETS LAGOS EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS ON NATIONAL PERSONNEL AUDIT

June 23rd 2022

In a bid to ensure smooth and credible information gathering in Public and Private Schools, the management of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), led by Dr. Hamid Bobboyi met with Lagos SUBEB, Hon. Commissioner of Education and private education stakeholders of basic education institutions in Lagos State to sensitize them on the ongoing National Personnel Audit. Recall that the National Personnel Audit is an exercise in accordance with the UBE Act 2004, which empowers the commission (UBEC) to carry out regular personnel audit of teaching and non-teaching staff of all basic education institutions in Nigeria. The exercise is to establish a basic education data bank and also conduct research on basic education in the country. ![lasubeb_ubec2022_8.jpeg](http://157.230.58.69/uploads/lasubeb_ubec2022_8_df28a5f221.jpeg) The meeting held in LASUBEB’s Board room, had in attendance Executive Secretary UBEC, Chairman Governing Board UBEC, management staff of the Commission, SUBEB Chairman, Education Secretaries, Headteachers, representatives of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Association for Formidable Educational Development and Representatives of Muslim Schools. Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King explained that the numeration which commenced on 6th June, 2022, is to comprehensively gather credible data of Nursery, Primary and Junior schools in the State. ![lasubeb_ubec2022_7.jpeg](http://157.230.58.69/uploads/lasubeb_ubec2022_7_40086e70ea.jpeg) He furthered that the auditing process is not an attempt to sanction schools but to track the achievements of relevant sustainable development goals in the basic education sector. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, Executive Secretary UBEC, who led the census team illuminated that the auditing is implemented by a multi-sectorial committee of the commission to determine the key performance indicators in the basic education sub-sector and also obtain reliable data for assessing the impact of basic education delivery. He added that the census will assist in identifying the gaps in the operating system, and also strategize on the approach to be used in solving the challenges facing the institution, affirming that it is not for tax or billing purposes. He mentioned that Lagos State has been undercounted due to lack of cooperation of private basic education providers, urging them to cooperate and support the enumerators in achieving an effective data gathering for national and global reportage. During the visit of the UBEC team to the State Ministry of Education, Honorable Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo stated that the counting will help determine the numbers of schools in the state pledging the Ministry’s support in achieving a successful information gathering exercise. Vice President NAPPS, Mrs. Otegbeye and Cordinator of AFED pledged the associations support and promised to sensitize other bodies on the exercise.

LASUBEB CELEBRATES SCHOOL MANAGERS

May 15th 2022

To ensure continuous motivation of the workforce towards the enhancement of quality teaching and learning, the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board organized a get-together for school managers across the state on Friday, 13th May, 2022, at Olusosun Primary School, Oregun, Ikeja. At the ceremony, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King commended the administrators for their diligent contributions to the delivery of basic education services in the state. He noted that the essence of the gathering is to appreciate the educators for their conscientious dedication to pupils in Public Primary Schools and to charge them to remain committed. In his remarks at the gathering, he applauded Mr. Governor for the upward review of running cost to schools, adding that, the fund to be disbursed is to ensure a conducive learning environment for effective teaching and learning activities. He stated that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to the welfare and well-being of teachers in the state, urging them not to rest on their oars but to continue to discharge their duties with a high sense of responsibility. Alawiye-King also appreciated the Commissioner of Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo for her tireless efforts in the realization of the giant strides in basic education. Comrade Hassan Akintoye, NUT Chairman Lagos State, commended the state government on the increase in the running cost, adding that the increase will boost effective service delivery in schools. Chairman AOPSHON (Association of Primary School Headteachers of Nigeria), Comrade Olukayode Edun appreciated the State government for the recognition given to the school managers. He thereafter pledged continuous selfless service to the pupils and the state in general on behalf of his colleagues.