Ogun State Assembly Minority Leader Advances Bill for Principal-General Office

The Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has made a significant move to enhance the state’s education system by introducing a bill to legally establish the office of Principal-General in Ogun State.

The bill, identified as H.B No. 016/OG/2024, successfully passed its second reading and seeks to create a legal framework for the appointment of four Principal-Generals across the state.

Hon. Adeleye explained that the bill aims to support the existing executive order that established the office of Principal-Generals, emphasizing that a legal foundation is crucial for improving the quality of teaching and learning in secondary schools throughout the state.

During the bill’s discussion, several lawmakers expressed their support and praised the Minority Leader for his initiative. They agreed that the proposed legislation has the potential to boost teachers’ morale and enhance career development opportunities.

Lawmakers including Honourables Yusuf Amosun, Babatunde Tella, Adebisi Oyedele, and Oluseun Adesanya commended Hon. Adeleye for his efforts and recognized the bill’s potential to improve the administration of education and reduce bureaucratic obstacles.

Following the discussion, Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide assigned the bill to the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology for further examination.

In a related development, Speaker Elemide also praised the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, for his exemplary contributions to governance and human development, notably for establishing a Professorial Chair in Governance at Olabisi Onabanjo University.