By Bukola Bardi
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning secondary education through massive infrastructural development aimed at improving teaching and learning across schools.
The Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, NSSEC, Dr Iyela Ajayi, stated this in Akure, Ondo State, during an inspection of ongoing Federal Government projects executed through the commission.
The projects under construction at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, one of the oldest schools in Ondo State, include a block of 12 classrooms with modern staff rooms, a 500-seater ultramodern hall, and an e-library.
Dr. Ajayi explained that similar projects were underway in five other states as part of the Federal Government’s commitment to developing the nation’s education sector.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work and commended the school’s management for closely monitoring the projects to ensure they met specifications.
“The contractor is doing well; he has made tremendous progress. We are happy with the quality and level of work done so far,” Dr. Ajayi said. “The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to repositioning senior secondary education, especially through infrastructural development.”
The Principal of Oyemekun Grammar School, Mr. Adeniyi Oluyide, thanked the Federal Government for selecting the school for the projects, noting that the facilities would significantly enhance education in Ondo State.
Earlier, Dr. Ajayi paid a courtesy visit to the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, where he announced plans to open NSSEC’s zonal office in the state.
He also commended the creation of the Ondo State Senior Secondary Education Board.
“Honourable Commissioner, we are confident that the establishment of the Ondo State Senior Secondary Education Board will further strengthen collaboration with the National Senior Secondary Education Commission,” Dr. Ajayi said. “This partnership will accelerate the transformation of senior secondary education across Ondo State, ensuring our youths acquire the knowledge, skills, and character needed to thrive in the 21st century and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
In his response, Professor Ajibefun reiterated the state’s passion for education and readiness to partner with the commission.
“We are happy at the rate NSSEC is moving, and we pledge our total support so that Ondo State can also move at that pace,” he said. “This way, the quality of education in the country will continue to rise.”
The National Senior Secondary Education Commission was established by the Federal Government to, among other mandates, enforce minimum standards for senior secondary schools across Nigeria.
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