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Ogun Records Over 80% Shift from Private to Public Schools

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Ogun Records Over 80% Shift from Private to Public Schools Ogun State has recorded a massive influx of students from private schools into its flagship public secondary schools, with more than 80 per cent of parents reportedly moving their children to the state-owned institutions. The development, according to the state government, is attributed to improvements in educational standards, learning environments and students’ moral conduct across the flagship schools. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s Conference Room, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the state had witnessed unprecedented admission into its flagship schools. Arigbabu disclosed that 96 per cent of candidates who participated in the screening exercise for admission into the flagship schools passed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) test. He also said the state had broken a long-standing recor...
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Ogun Warns Teachers, Schools Against Illegal Fees, Farm Tool Demands....Charges Parents, Administrators on School Security

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Ogun Warns Teachers, Schools Against Illegal Fees, Farm Tool Demands.... Charges Parents, Administrators on School Security The Ogun State Government has warned teachers in public schools against compelling students to purchase cutlasses, hoes, brooms and other farm implements as a condition for resumption, describing such practices as unacceptable. The government also charged administrators of public and private schools, parents and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to ensure the safety of schools and guarantee a peaceful 2026/2027 academic session. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, gave the warning at a press conference held at the ministry’s conference room in Abeokuta. Arigbabu urged school administrators to comply strictly with government-approved policies and guidelines, warning that schools found violating the directives could face sanctions, including withdrawal of their operatin...
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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, HOS TELLS WORKERS ....AS MONITORING OF BI-MONTHLY SANITATION EXERCISE CONTINUED

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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY  OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, HOS TELLS WORKERS  ....AS MONITORING OF BI-MONTHLY SANITATION EXERCISE CONTINUED  Civil/Public Servants in the Ogun State Civil Service have been called upon to take ownership of their environment in order to keep harmful reptiles at bay and add value to the aesthetic nature of the working environment. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made the call while monitoring another in the series of the bi-monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise put in place by the State Government to improve the aesthetic value of the conducive working environment created by the government for the workers. According to him, if the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has provided a conducive environment for the workers to thrive, the onus lies on them to maintain the natural environment for the good of their health, security and aesthetic value.  He commended the workers for the massive and impressive turn out and added that it was not ...
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STAND ON YOUR OATHS, HOS TELLS MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

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BE GUIDED BY YOUR OATHS, HOS TELLS MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS  The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka has called on medical practitioners in the State to be guided by the oath of saving lives that they swore to, no matter what the situation is speaking, especially when there are agitations to contend with. The Head of Service made the call when the leadership of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Branch, led by its newly elected Chairman, Dr. Sunday Enimola, paid a familiarisation visit to the Office of the Head of Service in Abeokuta. According to him, the NMA, like any other association has a right to advocate for the interests and welfare of its members but such advocacy should always be pursued through lawful, humane and constructive means, without actions that could endanger the lives of members of the public, especially causing death. "Guard against allowing emotions or personal interests to interfere with the ethics and oath of the medica...
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GOV. ABIODUN APPLAUD AKINLAGUN COMMUNITY FOR UNITY, DEVELOPMENT

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GOV. ABIODUN APPLAUD AKINLAGUN COMMUNITY FOR UNITY, DEVELOPMENT The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the people of Akinlagun, for their collective commitment to the development of the traditional institution and the progress of their community. Gov. Abiodun, gave the commendation at the town in Odeda Local Government Area, during the installation and presentation of the Staff of Office to the new Olu of Akinlagun, Oba Akanji Fatola. Represented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Abiodun noted that the people had demonstrated unity by placing the interest of the community above personal considerations. He enjoined the people to sustain peace and give the new monarch the necessary support to develop the domain, stressing that meaningful development could only thrive in an atmosphere free from rancour and division. Speaking during the presentation of the Staff of Office to the monarch, Abiodun c...
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CONFIRMATION/PROMOTION TESTS, COMPULSORY EXAMS BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY

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CONFIRMATION/PROMOTION TESTS, COMPULSORY EXAMS  BEGINS  ON WEDNESDAY  The Ogun State Government through the Bureau of Establishments and Training, Office of the Head of Service has concluded arrangements to commence the June 2026 edition of the Combined Confirmation/ Promotion Tests and Compulsory Examinations for Officers in the Junior, Sub-Professional and Professional Cadres in the Civil/Public Service of Ogun State from Wednesday, 9th to Friday, 11th September, 2026. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Mr. Akintomiwa Osibodu indicated that the examinations will hold at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta at 9:00 am each day. According to him, the tests for the Professional and Sub-professional Officers cadres will be in Computer Based (CBT) format while the paper based mode will be retained for the Junior Officers' cadre. He added that the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, will be on ground to monitor the conduct of...
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OGUN RULES OUT RE-INTRODUCING MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE, TO EMPOWER OGWAMA.

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OGUN RULES OUT RE-INTRODUCING MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE,  TO EMPOWER OGWAMA.      Ogun State Government says it is not contemplating re- introducing Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise in the state but will instead invest more in waste management equipments for a more cleaner, healthier and safer environment.        The State Governor,Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this when he commissioned waste management equipments, operational vehicles and office block to mark the six months tenure of the incumbent Special Adviser and Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority OGWAMA Hon Farouk Adeniyi Akintunde in Abeokuta. Represented by the Commissioner of Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya,Governor Abiodun said Ogun state has grown beyond the monthly sanitation exercise since six years ago as everyday is now Environmental Sanitation Day in the state,so there is no need again to pick a day in a month during which ...
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