Principals in Lagos State have received merit awards for their meritorious services.The yearly merit award, which held at the Agege Stadium indoor hall, was organised for school principals, vice principals, heads of departments, district officers in recognition of their outstanding performances.
While sharing her testimony, an awardee at the event, Principal of Vetland Senior Grammar School, Mrs Taiwo Abiola Eliazbeth, who won the district’s best Principal in the senior category, expressed her joy over the award. She noted that hardwork and passion to drive development had always been her watchword.“Wherever and whatever I find myself doing, I do it well. I spent my personal resources to build a podium for our morning assembly. I facilitated the painting for the entire three buildings in the school. I also built a geographical garden and revived some dead projects,” she said.
“During the PZ 2019 competition, we emerged the best 13 in the entire Southwest. In the same year, Vetland also produced the best student in NIFEST 2019. We were the only school that won the Interwitch Spak2.0 international contest. We were also the only public school that won the Cowbellpedia competition in Chemistry. We came second in national cowbelpedia competition,” she addedMrs Abiola’s colleagues at the event affirmed that she is known as a ‘workaholic’. They stressed that she merited the award.Appreciating the organisers of the event, another awardee and the Principal of Government Junior College Agege, Mrs Bolanle Olusola Alamu, stated that her award was born out of her passion for teaching and the desire to improve herself in line with 21st century challenges.
“I love teaching. Besides, I aspire to be the 21st century compliant. I try to be creative and ensure I go out of my way to be an achiever,” she said.“No nation grows beyond her level of education. If you want the nation to develop, we must put in extra efforts to develop these children especially from basic up to secondary level.This is the secret to my dedication, she added.Speaking at the event, the District’s Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Mrs Titilayo Solarin, said that the District 1 was a trailblazer. She attributed her success to dedication by stakeholders at the district.“We have dedicated teachers, brilliant students and supportive non-teaching staff,” said Solarin.“We have people who are passionate about their work. And when you have that, there is no way you will not excel. Also, parents have been quite supportive. Anytime we call on them, they are ready to support,” she stressed.“We give this award to encourage them and let them know that the district and Lagos State government appreciate what they are doing,” she added.‘’Every year, there has always been great improvement at the following edition. Teachers, principals and other cadres all strive to ensure they win considering the array of gifts winners receive,” Solarin concluded.
Principals Receive Prizes at District I Merit Awards
