The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved automatic employment for seven National Youth Service Corps members who completed their service in the state.
He also honoured outstanding students, teachers and national award winners for their excellent performances.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan.
According to the statement, “the governor announced the employment opportunity during the presentation of awards to outstanding education achievers at the Cocoa Conference Centre of the governor’s office, Akure.”
At the ceremony, Aiyedatiwa also gave N1 million each to all 66 award recipients in recognition of their dedication and hard work.
The governor said, “The gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to promoting excellence and retaining exceptional talents in Ondo State, stressing that sustained investment in human capital development remained the foundation of the state’s long-term growth.
”This event is a celebration of excellence and a reminder that the quality of a society’s human capital remained its greatest asset. The awardees have brought honour to Ondo State through their academic achievements, innovation, discipline and commitment to excellence.
”You have not only excelled in your various endeavours; you have become worthy ambassadors of the Sunshine State and shining examples for generations yet unborn.”
He praised teachers, describing them as the builders of human capital and the quiet heroes behind many of today’s success stories.
”Countries are not built by chance; they are built in classrooms by committed teachers who mould character, impart knowledge and inspire dreams.
“History may remember the achievers, but posterity will always honour those who nurtured them for greatness,” Aiyedatiwa stated.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, said the “recognition was designed to encourage excellence and inspire students and teachers across the state.”
He added that education remains one of the Aiyedatiwa administration’s top priorities, noting that the governor had ordered the compilation of names of students and other citizens who have also recorded outstanding academic achievements for recognition.
