On Tuesday, the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers announced that they would back Dapo Abiodun's campaign for reelection as governor of the state.
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in the state and the union jointly stated this.
Abiodun Akinola, the state chairman of the Ogun NUT, revealed this during a conversation with the governor at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta.
Following Abiodun's efforts to reposition the education sector, according to Akinola, they chose to back his campaign for a second term.
"Your administration has raised the bar for education," he remarked. We are not partisan, but as your employer, we wholeheartedly support you. We'll try to support and facilitate your return.
We will visit your homes and act as your canvassers since you are a quiet achiever whose accomplishments will endure for a very long time.
Akinola praised the state administration for improving schools, retraining teachers, revitalizing principal offices, implementing Digi-class, and eliminating levies in schools.
In an effort to reinstate the unique allowance for teachers and pay back arrears on leave bonuses, the NUT leader urged for the hiring of more teachers to replace those who had retired.
Adekunle Osibemiwo, president of the Ogun State branch of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, also spoke during the session and urged for the harmonization of school owners' tax obligations.
Also, he urged the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology to designate a person with a handicap to lead its Special Education Department.
Abiodun replied that his administration had created more than 400 kilometers of new roads, restored more than 100 public schools, and developed 1,500 affordable housing units.
Agro-cargo airport building at Illisan is progressing, he added, as evidenced by the landing of planes.
He characterized educators as forerunners who nurture and raise morally good kids for the community.
He praised them for instilling the proper principles in their students, which contributed to the state's peace.