The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has unveiled a bold reform agenda aimed at correcting structural imbalances in public secondary schools and aligning with the education vision of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Chairman of TESCOM, Apostle Biodun Sanyaolu, announced the reforms during a two-day leadership workshop in Abeokuta themed, “One Vision, One Team: Driving Excellence Through Unified Leadership and Management.” The workshop drew 500 participants, including principals, vice principals and selected teachers from public secondary schools across the state.

Sanyaolu described the ongoing changes as one of the most comprehensive transformations in the Commission’s history. Central to the reforms is a structured teacher redistribution policy designed to address long-standing deployment imbalances.

According to him, many teachers had remained in a single school for decades, creating disparities where some schools are overstaffed while others struggle with acute shortages. He noted that the imbalance has affected fairness, performance and equity within the state’s education system.

The Commission has now commenced a deliberate redeployment strategy to ensure equitable distribution of personnel across schools, a move aimed at strengthening service delivery and improving learning outcomes statewide.

Beyond staff redistribution, TESCOM also plans to realign and strengthen the Zonal Secretary offices to enhance supervision, monitoring and coordination between headquarters and school principals. Sanyaolu revealed that prospective Principals-General will be appointed from among existing Zonal Secretaries, a decision he said will deepen accountability and streamline communication at the zonal level.

Speaking on the workshop theme, former Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, Professor Olukayode Oyesiku — represented by Professor Bayo Akinsanya — said the theme reflects both the challenges and opportunities within the education sector. He commended TESCOM’s leadership initiative, noting that unified leadership directly translates to better outcomes for students, communities and the state at large.

The facilitators also pledged continued support in strengthening leadership capacity among school administrators.

With these reforms, TESCOM is signaling a shift from routine administration to structured system overhaul — prioritising equity, accountability and performance as pillars for sustainable improvement in Ogun State’s public secondary education system.