The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Comrade Sola Adigun, has commended the Ekiti State Government for its interventions in the education sector and efforts to improve the welfare of teachers across the state.

Adigun made the commendation on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during the interactive S’etigbo multicast programme anchored by the Bureau of Community Communications.

He said the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji had recorded notable achievements in teachers’ welfare, infrastructure development and the regular payment of salaries.

According to him, the government’s decision to increase the amount available to workers under the car and housing loan schemes has further demonstrated its commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of teachers.

Adigun also praised the provision of free buses for the transportation of teachers and students to various schools, particularly in the wake of the removal of the fuel subsidy.

He noted that the transportation initiative had provided significant relief to teachers and students by reducing the financial burden associated with commuting to and from schools.

While acknowledging the government’s efforts, the ASUSS president called for further intervention in critical areas of the education sector, particularly continuous training and retraining of teachers.

He stressed that regular professional development was necessary to strengthen teachers’ capacity and improve the quality of education delivered in schools across the state.

Adigun also appealed to the government to sustain and further improve the payment of leave bonuses to teachers and other workers, saying better welfare packages would complement the achievements already recorded.

Describing teachers as guardians and mentors who work alongside government and parents to nurture students, he called for stronger collaboration among the three stakeholders.

He said a shared responsibility for the upbringing and education of children was essential to addressing some of the challenges confronting the education sector.

Adigun urged teachers across the state to remain committed to their duties and strive to become impactful educators capable of positively influencing the lives of their students.

He also appealed to parents to provide adequate care, guidance and support for their children, while urging students to remain focused on their studies, work hard towards achieving their goals and shun cultism and other social vices.