*HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR EDUCATION CLEAR THE AIR ON REMO SECONDARY SCHOOL SAGAMU OLD STUDENT SCHOOL PROJECT*'

Good evening All. Thank you for your various comments regarding the donation to RSS. To provide perspective and clarity let me explain.The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Ogun State has oversight responsibility on the school infrastructure and community.

This government is certainly not averse to support and collaboration and His Excellency always mentions this whenever he speaks particularly on education.Order is however the first principle for foundational and sustainable success so we do have rules of engagement.Order is however the first principle for foundational and sustainable success so we do have rules of engagement.Typically, a donor writes in to the school and / or the Zonal Education Office communicating it's interest to support the school. The Ministry is approached by the office of the ZEO (and / or on occasion by the donor) and following an assessment of the proposed intervention vs  the existing infrastructure of the school, determines the best option for all concerned.This may include a meeting with the donor and have variously resulted in project redesign, increase / reduction or redirection of donor funds and on occasion joint support both financial and otherwise.Once goal congruence is established, the Ministry formalises approval with a letter that will often also stipulate safety measures, timelines, etcThe Ministry also 'supervises' the project and welcomes the opportunity of attending the commissioning if invited. In any event the Ministry also documents the State Governments appreciation for all such interventions.In the RSS scenario unfortunately there was no communication to or with the Ministry before an invitation to Commission the project.The year group that offered the donation in their enthusiasm also took a decision to build an exclusive mini Hall for their meetings and activities all without the requisite approvals and planning clearance.Unfortunately the timeframe to complete these processes did not permit completion of all that was required hence the commissioning could not proceed.

The Year group was thus advised (and did agree) to hold their event in the existing Hall.It was entirely their decision to hold their festivities in am alternate venue and the option for a formal Commissioning at a later date when all processes are concluded was made and remains open to the Year GroupThe issues around an exclusive mini Hall could pretend chaos particularly if every year group decided to put up an exclusive structure. I doubt very much that the many illustrious members of the EXCO of the Year Group 88/93 would provide a different perspective as I had the privilege to interact with them variously on this matter................................. *Good evening, honorable commissioner. I am Babasola Adegbuyi, a governorship aspirant in the state.*
*Madam, I have an intention of organising debate/quiz across all the secondary schools in Ogun State and I have discussed this with the admin of this group.* *He, however, promised to get back to me*. *Has the honorable commissioner of education,* 1. *Can you tell me the process requires to get this done?* 2. *How open is your office to consider this request?*
*Thank you.*,............................................ We are very open Sir. Please write a letter to us that details the program, process and plan etc. Our concerns are that it doesn't interrupt the normal school calendar particularly exams and that our children will be well catered for.

Amosun Elevates Visually Impaired Director to Permanent Secretary

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has sworn-in physically impaired Mr. Akinyemi Andrew Elijah, as Permanent Secretary (PS), in the State's Civil Service, attributing his appointment to his dedication, diligence and passion, in the discharge of his duties.

The governor, at the ceremony, held at the Executive Council chamber, in his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office yesterday, said "we have considered you among those who have diligently served the state and that is why we are honouring you with this.

"In Ogun State, it does not matter if you are physically challenged or not, what matters is dedication, diligence and selfless service to the state", he added.

Amosun reiterated the determination of his administration towards the welfare of civil servants, stating that while payment of salary of workers and pension of retirees are regular, his administration will not owe any salary deduction before handing over next year.

"We are mindful that deduction is part of the salary, I will not owe anyone any deduction. I will offset all before we handover and leave office", Amosun assured, disclosing that his government would create sinking fund to make the payment of gratuities seamless and affordable.

Akinyemi, who was director of Special Needs Education in the State's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, after taking the oaths of allegiance, office and secrecy, pledged to effectively contribute his quota to the service of the state.

Head of Service, Mr. Abayomi Sobande, while speaking to news men, appreciated the governor for noticing and honouring the hard work of Akinyemi and also fanning the hopes of selfless and diligent civil servants.