The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB, celebrated teachers at the maiden edition of its Long Service Award ceremony, organized for its teaching and non-teaching staff, which took place at LASUBEB Multi-Purpose Hall, Maryland, Ikeja-Lagos on Friday, December 17, 2021.
LASUBEB Executive Chairman, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, while speaking at the event explained that the gathering was held in appreciation of the staff for their conscientious and meritorious service to the state government and the pupils in the state.
Disclosing that the event, initiated by the Board, was approved by the state helmsman, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, due to his passion for the workforce in the basic education sector, Hon Alawiye-Kingadded that it was also in appreciation of the efforts of the staff of the board in contributing to the transformation of basic education in Lagos State.
He said, “We are here to celebrate, commend and encourage them to continue to do their best. I congratulate all the awardees, they should continue to conscientiously do their job, be focused and more dedicated in their service delivery. To whom much is given, much is expected.”
LASUBEB member, Dr. Saheed Ibikunle, reiterated that the occasion held for the educators and the non-academic staff was graciously approved by Mr. Governor to appreciate the service providers in the basic education sector.
Ibikunle added, “This gathering here today is a milestone, we are celebrating a career milestone, it will serve as memorabilia because we so much appreciate their contributions in making basic education in Lagos State the pacesetter amongst others, particularly during the unforeseen emergence of the pandemic in the state.
“If the sector is not well handled and managed by them with their wealth of experience, it wouldn’t have gone far as it has today.’’
Representative of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Com. Ayetoba Gbenga, expressed his gratitude to the Lagos State government for celebrating the teachers, adding that it has been a long time request of the union from the state government.
He urged NUT members in the state to shun all kinds of illegalities and obey the code of ethics guiding the profession in the state.
