- Abdul emphasized the importance of thorough monitoring and evaluation in schools across Lagos State
- Commissioner Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun has tasked OEQA evaluators with acting as liaisons between school authorities and the government to prioritize teacher and staff health.
Lagos State’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has instructed the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to closely monitor and evaluate schools below the tertiary level throughout the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the directive was conveyed by OEQA’s Coordinating Director, Remi Abdul, during a recent management meeting held in Alausa, Ikeja.
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Abdul emphasized the importance of thorough monitoring and evaluation in schools across Lagos State.
Evaluators are expected to ensure that teachers and students maintain punctuality and regular attendance, as well as communicate government directives to the educational institutions effectively.
Abdul expressed concern that “Despite significant government investment in education, desired results have not been achieved.
The narrative has to change; we have to do a lot to change and improve the situation on our part, particularly the performance of learners in external examinations”.
“Hence, the Commissioner has mandated evaluators to monitor the implementation of compulsory early morning and afternoon lessons, as well as Saturday intervention classes. According to him, these initiatives are meant to improve student performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)”, he added.
Abdul emphasised that evaluators are expected to visit schools every Thursday to monitor afternoon lessons, while morning lessons are monitored during resumption. “As we speak, we have visited 109 schools, and we plan to visit all our schools”.
“We can not afford to treat this exercise with levity; the only thing that will show that we have performed this year is the performance of learners in external examinations”, he added.
Abdul stressed that attendance is key to achieving desired learning outcomes. “Any learner that does not participate in the intervention class will not be registered for WASSCE, “Likewise, teachers should also be monitored; They should be alive to their responsibilities and show commitment.”
In addition to ensuring punctuality and attendance, the Coordinating Director, Remi Abdul, stated that Commissioner Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun has tasked OEQA evaluators with acting as liaisons between school authorities and the government to prioritize teacher and staff health. Evaluators are expected to communicate any concerns to relevant authorities when necessary.
Abdul also directed school principals to actively support sporting activities, such as Physical Health Education (PHE) programs and inter-house sports competitions, to promote students’ physical well-being.
Furthermore, schools with suitable land are encouraged to adopt the Agriculture initiative of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
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Emphasizing the significance of the State Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, Abdul stressed the need for its adoption in schools.
Additionally, he encouraged private sector involvement in school matters and promoted the active engagement of alumni associations and local communities to enhance the quality of education in Lagos State.
