From Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Sen Lere Oyewumi, representing Osun West Senatorial District, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of teachers and the overall improvement of public school education in Osun State.
Delivering his address on Monday at the State Wing Executive Meeting of the Nigeria Union of Teachers ,NUT, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government area of Osun State, Senator Oyewumi specifically applauded Governor Ademola Adeleke’s proactive stance in prioritizing the well-being of the teaching workforce.
He stressed that this has focused on teachers welfare which has been a pivotal factor in the noticeable enhancement of performance and standards within the state’s public education system.
The lawmaker emphasized that the transformative work of teachers extends beyond the classroom, playing a crucial role in fostering community development and ultimately contributing significantly to national progress.
“Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society. Your tireless work in nurturing young minds is fundamental to building a knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible citizenry, which is essential for the sustainable development of our communities and the nation at large”, he remarked.
Senator Oyewumi’s presence at the NUT meeting underscores his consistent advocacy for quality education and his belief in the pivotal role of teachers in societal advancement.
As a representative of Osun West, Senator Oyewumi has been instrumental in facilitating various educational infrastructure projects within his constituency, including the construction and rehabilitation of classrooms, ICT centers, libraries, and laboratories, further demonstrating his commitment to enhancing the learning environment for students across Osun State.
Senator Oyewumi assured the teachers in the entire Osun West Senatorial District of initiating comprehensive training programs for teachers and empowering them with essential technological tools, particularly computers.
He underscored the importance of equipping educators with modern skills and resources to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century educational landscape.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Osun State Wing, Comrade Babalola Isaac Babatunde appreciated Senator Oyewumi’s unalloyed support to him and entire union adding that his unflinching support and cooperation to the development of entire NUT in the state cannot be over emphasised.
The Osun NUT Chairman who described Senator Oyewumi as an erudite scholar, one of the PDP foremost, active and dedicated leader not only in Osun State but in Nigeria as a whole called on the people of Osun West Senatorial District to continue to demonstrate their complete support to Senator Oyewumi for them to continue to enjoy dividends of democracy.
Comrade Babatunde also described Governor Ademola Adeleke as a teachers friendly Governor who always pursue the welfare and betterment of entire teachers in Osun.
The meeting concluded with a renewed sense of optimism and a shared commitment to the sustained growth and excellence of public education in Osun State.
Notables at the well attended meeting included Osun Commissioner II TESCOM, Hon. Sikiru Oyelakin; Irewole LGEA Secretary, Hon. Nureni Owoade; Isokan LGA Education Secretary, Hon. Badiru Otolorin; Hon. Lukman Oyeniran; Aare Moshood Jolaiya; Hon. Badiru Moruf; Hon. Femi Oladiran among others.
