Ondo Govt honours winners of 2024/2025 state , national, int’l education awards

The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has honoured students and teachers who secured prestigious awards in various state, national, and international competitions during the 2024/25 academic session.

Speaking at the event held at the Ministry’s headquarters, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, remarked on the necessity of celebrating the remarkable achievements of Ondo State’s outstanding students, who have distinguished themselves in various high-level competitions and examinations.

He emphasized that the event was more than just an award ceremony; it served as a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit of excellence embodied by the students, as well as the State Government’s firm commitment to educational achievement and human capital development.

Ajibefun posited that Education, Science, and Technology remain the bedrock of development and the primary tools through which societies undergo economic transformation.

He affirmed that the administration of Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa is committed to ensuring that every child in Ondo State has access to quality education that nurtures talent, encourages innovation, and prepares them for the challenges of the future.

The Commissioner urged the awardees to maintain the resilience and passion for knowledge they demonstrated throughout their competitions, emphasizing that their success has brought immense honour to themselves, their families, and Ondo State at large.

He expressed his appreciation to the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for the OUR EASE Policy, which ensures that the state’s agenda for education, human capital development, and entrepreneurship is successfully achieved.

He also commended parents and guardians for their unflinching support and encouragement—which he described as invaluable to the students’ journeys—while urging them to continue partnering with the government to foster an environment where every child has the opportunity to excel.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to investing in the sector, stating, “Our Government is dedicated to providing the necessary resources and creating an enabling environment to ensure that every child in Ondo State can reach their full potential.”

The Administrative Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Akindele Ige, noted in his welcome address that it is the Ministry’s established practice to celebrate the students, teachers, administrators, and stakeholders who bring pride to the state.

He noted that such recognition serves as a platform to showcase their talents and motivate them toward even greater and more sustained performances in the future.

Dr. Ige further appreciated the efforts of teachers and mentors whose guidance was instrumental in nurturing the awardees, stating, “your commitment to quality education is the foundation of these successes.”