Gafar Alabi,

The Abeokuta North Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), in collaboration with the Association of Primary School Headteachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), has organised A-day workshop for Headteachers in the Council Area to strengthen their school management skills.    

The workshop, themed: ‘Capacity Building for Effective School Management’, which took place at Owu African Church Hall, Abeokuta.

Speaking on the topic, “Effective School Management: Leadership, Accountability and Excellence in Education”, the Director of Academic and School Services, Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Kehinde Anifowose, described school management as the process of planning, organising and improving existing school activities.

She urged the participants to develop clear mission and vision statements and work towards achieving them, encouraging them to maintain cordial relationships with their teachers to ensure the attainment of school goals.

          Anifowose commended AOPSHON, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), APSTON as well as other relevant unions in Abeokuta North LGEA for their contributions to education, urging the Headteachers to participate actively in the training, ask questions where necessary and share the knowledge acquired with teachers in their respective schools.

“Our target is our future leaders. Whether we like it or not, they are coming up to replace us when the time comes. We must make them good citizens, impact knowledge, mentor them and prepare them for future challenges,” she said.

In her welcome address, the Head of Academic and School Services in Abeokuta North LGEA and convener of the workshop, Mrs. Adeyemi Bamigbola, said the training was organised to strengthen the capacity of school managers for effective administration, noting that Headteachers were responsible for managing school resources, improving learning outcomes, maintaining discipline and implementing government policies at the grassroots.

She identified record-keeping, time management, school planning and instructional mentorship as key responsibilities of headteachers, adding that continuous training was essential for improving record management, refreshing participants’ knowledge and strengthening their skills in supervision and monitoring.

In his remarks, the AOPSHON Chairman in Abeokuta North, Mr. Olusola Ahmed, appreciated the State government led by Prince Dapo Abiodun and for his unwavering support, assuring that the association would sustain its commitment to advancing education in the area.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Mrs. Bolanle Alonge, expressed gratitude to the organisers and pledged that the knowledge acquired would be applied in their respective schools.