Technology Has Transformed Education Sector In Ogun – Perm Sec

The introduction of technological innovation by the present administration in Ogun State has brought unprecedented transformation into the educational system, a Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Oluwatosin Oloko has stated 

Oloko who was speaking during monitoring of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Abeokuta axis of the state, highlighted the various innovations introduced by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration including Optical Memory Recorder (OMR) sheet, online applications for examinations, among others, through Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda (OGSERA)

She noted  that the initiative had improved teaching and learning.

The Permanent Secretary who was accompanied by the Director of Education, Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Mr. Oluwole Majekodunmi, added that conducting examinations, transfer process into public primary and secondary schools, as well as other activities were flawless since adopting the new process

She stated  that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s huge investment in education was now yielding great achievement.

"Everything is seamless; we want to give kudos to our education-loving Governor for introducing technology aspects into the exercise", she said.

In their separate remarks, Junior School Principals of Government Science and Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Mr. Adejimi Adegboyega; St. Peter's College, Olomore, Abeokuta, Mrs. Deborah Salako and African Church Grammar School, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, Mrs. Oluwafunmilayo Adekeye, pointed out that the state is noted for high standard and appreciated government for using technology to sustain the legacy.

The examiners supervising African Church Grammar School, Mr. Olusoji Oliyide and that of Lisabi Grammar School, Mr. Tolulope Soneye, attested that, “the materials were enough, the conduct was smooth and the examination papers were intact, giving no room for malpractices”.