The All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Ogun State has honoured the immediate past President of Mayflower Old Students Association and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Rotimi Akinlesi with an award of excellence.
Dr Akinlesi, according to a statement from the Press Officer of the Ministry, Rasak Sekoni, on Thursday, was honoured for his outstanding leadership qualities, especially during his tenure as President of Mayflower Old Students Association between 2019 and 2023 as well as his generous support for the less privilege in the society.
The award was said to have been presented on Wednesday during the 44th Annual Congress of ANCOPSS, with the theme "Technology Integration in Education", held at the Remo Star Stadium, Ikenne Remo.
Speaking at the event, Gov Dapo Abiodun commended the association for their commitment to advancing education in the state.
Gov Abiodun represented by Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, praised the choice of theme for the event, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology into education to meet the needs of today's learners.
He said "As a government, we have continually driven education with technology, and for ANCOPSS to have chosen, 'Technology Integration in Education ' as a theme is an indication that ANCOPSS is in tune with the education agenda of the present administration ".
ANCOPSS state president, Mr Edward Adekoya in his speech, appreciated the government for its love for teachers and education in state, adding that the numerous achievements recorded in the education sector in the last five years are standards worthy of emulation.
Adekoya stated that the association is use as a platform to push for improved educational sector while also rewarding excellence particularly as it concerns individuals who have made a positive impact in the society.
He explained that "The awardees have been chosen by award committee, after observing strict guidelines to ensure those who get awarded actually merit it. This is our way of saying thank you for their diligence and humanitarian service".
Dr. Akinlesi while receiving the leadership and award of excellence expressed his gratitude to the association for finding him worthy of the much coveted honour.
The PS said that honour that comes from the association of Principals of secondary schools in the state must be quite deserving given the thoroughness of teachers and their high level of discipline in the state
Akinlesi described the award as a motivation to continue working diligently, pledging to remain dedicated to a life of selfless service while sparing no efforts to complement the government efforts in making life a lot better for its citizenry
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