The Parents’ Forum of the Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaye has thanked Lagos State Government over its support in developing teachers working in its schools.
In marking this year’s International Teachers’ Day, which holds today, the parents thanked the state government for helping teachers out, both personally and professionally, and applauded the efforts to improve teachers’ working conditions and incomes.
In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Mukaila Tajudeen Akolade, the Forum however encouraged the state to initiate more capacity building programmes that would empower teachers in order to deliver efficiently.
It urged all stakeholders to continue their support for teachers, acknowledging that their contributions are essential to the future of “our children and society as a whole”.
The Forum lauded the school’s Principal, Adeola Latunde-Dada, for her exceptional administrative skills, stating that under her leadership, Vetland Junior Grammar School has become a haven for students who strive for intellectual and ethical greatness.
The statement further read: “The school has maintained its status as an exemplar of high-quality education under her capable leadership, that of the Vice Principal, and the rest of the management team.
“We are really impressed by their dedication to upholding high standards, efficiently managing resources, and making sure that the wellbeing of both students and staff is their number one priority.
“We deeply appreciate the unfaltering commitment of our beloved teachers to educating our children and fostering their moral development. The success of our children is built upon your enthusiasm, perseverance, and dedication to greatness. You are the rock upon which our children’s futures are built, and for that we will always be grateful”.
It expressed deepest gratitude over the commitment of the teachers and management of the school for all they are doing in guiding the academic journeys of the students.
Meanwhile, the Forum has elected officers for the next two years. They include the Chairman, Tajudeen Balogun, Wale Alimi (Vice Chairman 1), Gboyega Agunbiade (Vice Chairman 2), Femi Agbonyin (General Secretary) and Taibat Adeyemi (Assistant General Secretary).
Other are: Mukaila Tajudeen Akolade (Public Relations Officer), Tolulope Adebowale (PRO II), Rashida Seriki (Financial Secretary), Damilola Daramola (Treasurer), Oludare Alabi (Assistant Treasurer) and Bolanle Adeyemi-Egburedi (Ex-Officio).
