The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has awarded automatic employment to seven members of the National Youths Service Corps who had served the nation in the state.
The governor rewarded outstanding students, teachers and national award recipients for their exceptional performances.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday.
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 event the governor also presented N1m each to all the 66 award recipients as a mark of honour and appreciation for their dedication and hard work.
Aiyedatiwa 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.”
Paying tribute to teachers, the governor described them as the architects of human capital and the silent heroes behind every success story we celebrate today.
”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 state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, said the “recognition was designed to encourage excellence and inspire students and teachers across the state.”
He noted that education remained a major priority of the Aiyedatiwa administration, disclosing that the governor had directed the compilation of names of students and citizens who had also distinguished themselves academically for recognition.
