Ogun State Government has revealed that it will advance the education sector through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for optimal academic performance.

 Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu made this call in Abeokuta at the 2022 National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Day, with the theme: ‘‘Changing Roles of Private Schools in Providing Safe Learning Environment’’,  saying sustainable quality and standard education could be achieved through the continued support of critical stakeholders, especially private school owners.

Prof. Arigbabu submitted that the Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda (OGSERA) platform had been of advantage in tackling examination malpractices to the barest minimum, advising private school owners to sustain their efforts at improving the standard of education.

“ I want to assure you that as a government, we will always partner with all our private school owners in the formulation of policies that will reposition the standard of education in the State”, he said.

Arigbabu commended the Association for its unflinching collaboration with the development of the education sector, reaffirming government’s commitment to further ensure discipline to achieve outstanding academic performance.

In his remark, the Southwest President, NAPPS, Comrade Deji Olatona, represented by Mr. Wale Wahab, said there was a need to keep schools in the country safe, calling on all stakeholders to ensure the safety of both teachers and learners.

In his welcome address, the President of NAPPS, Ogun State branch, Dr. Lawrence Holumidey said the annual celebration was an avenue to learn, unlearn and relearn, assuring that the Association would continue to be a vital instrument of knowledge for improved academic performance and safe learning environment.