L-R:- Mrs. Obanla Fatimah, Epe Local Government, Head Of Department, Education, Mr. Kaasim Yusuf Adegboyega, winner of Nigeria's best senior secondary school teacher award category and the Chairperson, Epe Local Government Council Area, Princess Surah Animashaun during the presentation of cash gift to the award winner, at the Council Secretariat, Ita-Marun, Epe, Lagos State.

By: Our Correspondent.

The Chairman, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun, has presented a cash gifts of N200,000 to the overall winner of the Best Senior Secondary School Teacher category in Nigeria, Mr. Kassim Yusuf Adegboyega.

Princess Animashaun who made the presentation of the gift to the teacher at her office in Ita-Marun, Epe, Lagos State, said she had no doubt in Adegboyega’s ability to bring his wealth of experience into the public service.

She said, “Mr. Adegboyega has made the Epe LG proud in his outstanding performance in the Senior Secondary School category teachers competition through his unwavering dedication, commitment to education and his contributions to the community. 

“I do not doubt that with his wealth of experience, and having distinguished himself as someone who knows what he is doing, he will definitely add value to our schools in the council area.”

Animashaun, who congratulated Adegboyega for his feat, called on other teachers in the public service to strive to be the best they could be.

She said the feat achieved by the overall best teacher in the senior secondary school category in Nigeria should be an inspiration to other teachers in the council area at large.

“I want to encourage other teachers in the LG area to continue to strive to be the best in their chosen profession, this should be an inspiration to all teachers across the length and breadth of the council. We are indeed proud of him.”

In his remarks, Adegboyega commended the Chairperson for the presentation of the cash gift, noting that it is a privilege to serve in the local government council area.

“I want to commend the Chairperson for her laudable project and support for education. Those of us in schools see what is going on, and we are encouraged by all what the Chairman is doing. Indeed, our Chairman is a silent achiever.

“If there is any privilege to serve too in the public so that I can plough back, I wouldn’t mind because I can now do my beat. In public schools, we have the student population, and I can really help as an expert in education,” Yusuff said

The ceremony was witnessed by guests and special personalities, including councillors, supervisors, special advisers, and members of the management staff.