A joyful Christmas party marked the conclusion of a three-day training programme organized in collaboration with Premium Trust Bank for teachers, therapists, administrative staff, and other personnel in the Ekiti State special education sector.
The event, held at the Government Special School for Persons with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities, Ido, brought together all the teachers and professionals from the three Government Special Schools in the state.
In her welcome address, the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, emphasized the importance of applying the knowledge gained during the training in handling children with special needs more effectively.
Hon. Agboola also emphasized that as part of the State Government’s commitment to special education, 74 support staff had been converted to permanent employees. Nurses, Therapists and more teachers had been employed, while renovation of classrooms and hostels in the special schools were not left out.
She reiterated that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji would continue to prioritize the welfare of People with Disabilities.
While reacting, the Director of Schools, Mr Bayode Ogunmola, who represented the Honourable Commissioner for Education, commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his efforts in improving the special education sector in the state.
He attributed the implementation of the minimum wage and regular salary payments to the governor’s passion for the welfare of all Ekiti workers.
