Ajoni, Ekiti State – The Executive Chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Amb. Prince Michael Ogungbemi, has reinforced his administration’s commitment to educational development with the organization of a comprehensive training workshop for education counsellors and the presentation of awards to outstanding teachers.
The one-day workshop, themed “Wellness in Our Schools,” brought together education stakeholders, teachers, and union leaders to enhance professional competence and improve the overall standard of education in Ajoni LCDA.
The event, held in collaboration with Interweave Solutions, aimed to equip school counsellors with practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and support students’ emotional and psychological well-being.
In his keynote address, Prince Ogungbemi emphasized the importance of prioritizing wellness in schools, stating that it is vital to building a responsive and result-driven education sector. He charged participants to make the most of the opportunity by equipping themselves with modern and effective methods of addressing the challenges confronting today’s children.
The Chairman reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to human capital development, noting that continuous professional training remains essential to achieving educational excellence. He stressed that the training would significantly enhance the performance of educators and counsellors, both within the school system and in other professional engagements.
During the event, awards and certificates were presented to deserving teachers, selected by a five-member panel including the Ikole LG NUT Chairman, Local Government Educational Secretary, Area Educational Officer, Ikole LG AOPHSON, and Ikole LG ANCOPS.
AWARD RECIPIENTS:
- Certificates of Recognition:
- Oyedele Kayode I. – Irepodun High School, Ipao Ekiti (Best Teacher)
- Odetuji Toyin Janet – Itapaji High School (Best Teacher)
- Ogundana Busayo T. – Fiyinfolu High School, Oke Ayedun Ekiti (Best Teacher)
- Omojola Emmanuel Taiwo – Ayebode High School, Ayebode Ekiti (Best Teacher)
- Ogunyebi Mary Ajoke – St. Mark’s Anglican Primary School, Imila, Odo Ayedun (Best Teacher)
- Fatokun Tunde F. – Community High School, Irele Ekiti (Best Teacher)
- Oyeyemi Aina C. – Odundun High School, Odo Ayedun Ekiti (Best Teacher)
- Awards:
- Adeboye Damilola Vincent – Ikole City College, Ikole Ekiti (State 1st runner up, Secondary Category)
- Omobulejo Niyi Felix – Overall Best Teacher (Primary School Category) – Methodist Primary School 1, Odo-Ayedun Ekiti
The union leaders commended the administration for taking giant strides in grassroots development, describing Ajoni LCDA as a role model for other local government areas in Ekiti State. The award recipients expressed appreciation to Prince Michael Ogungbemi for his passion for developing every stratum of society within the council area, describing the initiative as morale-boosting and pledging continued dedication to their professional responsibilities.
The training programme and award ceremony underscore the Chairman’s vision to reposition the education sector and ensure sustainable development in Ajoni LCDA.
