Twelve pupils from six schools in Ogun State have won a total of N4 million in cash prizes at the maiden edition of a debate competition held in memory of the late Taibat Ademosu. The grand finale, which marked the 10th remembrance of Ademosu, took place at the Wosam Arena in Ago-Iwoye, with the wife
Education experts and community leaders in Ogun State have urged the government to create strong and lasting policies to fix the challenges facing schools in the state. The call was made during the first Egba Education Roundtable (EER) held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. During the forum, stakeholders discussed different ways that
The Ogun State Government has announced new measures to improve teachers’ welfare and expand digital learning as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s education system. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known in a statement marking World Teachers’ Day 2025, where he restated his administration’s commitment to education reform and human capital development. He
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has renovated a block of classrooms at Aaya Community Primary School in Ogun State following appeals from the school over poor learning conditions. The project, undertaken under the university’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, involved refurbishing two classrooms and donating teaching materials. It was officially handed over to
A student of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) has gone viral on social media after posting a video about food items stolen from her hostel during the school break. In the clip, shared on TikTok under the account @baby___marvel, she stated that her room had been securely locked and stocked before she left for
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed into law a bill elevating the position of Principal-General in the state’s education sector to the rank of Permanent Secretary. The legislation, introduced by the Minority Leader of the House of Assembly, Lukman Adeleye, provides for the prompt appointment of successors on retirement to ensure leadership continuity. It
The Ogun State Government has announced new rules to reduce unnecessary expenses in schools and ease the financial burden on parents. Under the policy, only pupils finishing Primary 6, JSS3, and SS3 will be allowed to hold graduation ceremonies, and such events must be modest and straightforward. The government stated that the measure aims to
The Ogun State Government has banned extravagant graduation parties in schools and introduced a six-year minimum cycle for textbook changes. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, announced the reforms while addressing preparations for the 2024/2025 academic session. He explained that the measures aim to reduce financial pressure on parents. Under the new
Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has assured that public schools will resume for the 2025/2026 academic session with upgraded infrastructure and strengthened educational policies. Arigbabu announced on Wednesday during a two-day enrolment campaign in the Egba and Yewa regions. He highlighted that classrooms, laboratories, and libraries had undergone extensive
Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, has called on principals of flagship secondary schools to demonstrate hard work, confidence, and strict adherence to government policies for the education sector. Arigbabu gave the charge on Tuesday, during a policy meeting to determine cut-off marks for admissions into flagship schools for the
