Reps Deputy Minority Whip tasks teachers on quality, inclusive education …Donates buses to NUT

By Damilola Ajibola 

The Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdel-Majid Adekoya, has tasked teachers on tbe umbrella of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), on quality and inclusive education that would bring about all round development.

Adekoya, who is seeking re-election into the House on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, stated this while handing over new buses to the leadership of the Union in Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency, submitted that good and sound educational system would protect the future of new generation, if the country must have sustainable development.

He expressed displeasure at the way a manner the country is losing the relevance of teachers in the country, as a result of conditions of the nation’s educational systems.

The lawmaker said, “We are beginning to lose the relevance of teachers in the country due to the deplorable conditions of our educational institutions.

“I love the teaching profession because no one else could play that role effectively. Basic education is key to human existence. They lay the foundation for the growth and development of our nation.”

Adekoya, however, challenged teachers to also look inward in finding the internal impediment facing the profession, adding that “it is only when a problem has been identified, that the solution could be attended to”.

He further charged teachers in the country to rise up to the expectation of making the educational system real centres of research and innovation like their foreign counterparts in the midst of present challenges.

In his remarks, former chairman of the party in the state, Engr. Bayo Dayo, appreciated Adekoya for supporting the teaching profession in the country.

 According to him, the many laudable achievements of Adekoya would certainly aid his re-election bid, asking him not to relent in creating an enabling environment in his aggressive determination in making the society a better place for all.

Responding on behalf of the teachers, the 1st Vice President of the NUT in Ogun, Comrade Orukotan Meshileya, who represented the NUT chairman, Comrade Akinola Abiodun, expressed appreciation to Adekoya for the donation of the buses.

“We are glad that Hon. Adekoya despite the enormous responsibilities and request before him could also consider teachers for the donation to aid our transportation challenges. Anyone who touches the teaching profession positively has touched every sector of the economy because there are hands of teachers in all aspect of human existence”, the NUT boss added.

Meshileya further appealed to Adekoya to expedite action on the completion of the mini stadium project in Ago Iwoye, which he said will benefit sport lovers across the state.