Ogun State House of Assembly has begun consideration of the bill seeking the legal framework for creation of "Principal-General" positions in the education sector, just as the house lauded the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona for initiating a Professorial Chair for good governance at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
The lawmakers during a debate on the bill which scaled through second reading during the house plenary on Tuesday at the State Complex in Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, explained that the Legislation was meant to give legal framework for the establishment of Four (4) Principals-General in the State to improve the quality of teaching and learning as well as boost the morale of teachers in public secondary schools in the state
Members took turn to speak on the bill titled: "H.B No. 016/OG/ 2024- A Bill for a law to Establish the Office of Principal-General in the State and for other matters incidental thereto or connected therewith", at a Plenary Session held in the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Opening the debate on the bill, the Sponsor and Minority Leader,Hon. Lukman Adeleye, who had earlier moved the motion for the second reading of the bill, noted that the existing appointment of the Office of Principals-General in the State was a creation of an Executive Order, which needed to be given a legal framework to aid its administrative continuity to allow for School Principals so appointed in the State to be at par with their counterparts (Permanent Secretaries) in the core civil service in the State.
He lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for sustaining the appointment of the Principals-General in the four zones of the State, saying that the bill when passed into law would be a legislation of legacy that would aid the career progression of teachers in the State.
The House Education, Science and Technology Committee Chairman, Yusuf Amosun alongside other members, Babatunde Tella, Adebisi Oyedele and Oluseun Adesanya who spoke in favour of the bill, commended the sponsor, adding the bill would improve the performance and effective management of the education authorities in zones across the State.
They described the bill as an enabling legislation that would reduce administrative bottleneck in school administration, with improved delegated authority to the Principals-General.
The lawmakers submitted that the creation of the office would enable the teachers in the State to further give their best in their service as it would assist them to reach the pinnacle of their career.
Responding, the Speaker, Right Honourable Oludaisi Elemide, noted that the bill sought to institutionalize the creation of the office for the appointment of the Principals General
He added that the bill under consideration would also improve the conditions of service for the four officials, thereby improving their productivity.
The Speaker thereafter committed the bill to the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology for further legislative action.
Similarly, the Speaker commended the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona for his role as a rallying point for good governance through his significant contributions in human development by initiating a Professorial Chair in Governance at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
The Speaker, in company of his colleague-lawmakers gave the commendation while receiving a delegation from the Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies led by the occupant of the Professorial Chair, Professor Akinsola Alabi Agagu at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The Speaker noted that the long reign of the Paramount Ruler of Ijebu land is dedicated to service and making positive impacts in all areas including good governance.
Earlier in his presentation, Professor Agagu, on behalf of the School of Governance Studies expressed appreciation to the Assembly for passing people oriented legislations, saying the copies of the book titled: "Reinventing Governance in Nigeria", would equip all members of the 10th Assembly in dealing with issues relating to governance.
He enjoined the lawmakers to take advantage of the school that was commissioned by the nation's Vice President, Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to acquire more knowledge in governance and public service.
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