The Principal of Providence High School, Adesuji John Adesanmi, has reiterated the need for educational institutions to strive for and sustain academic excellence to boost the overall academic standard in primary and secondary school systems.
Adesanmi spoke during the recent 40th anniversary of Providence Primary School and 30th jubilee of Providence High School.
He noted, “It is crucial for school management to attain academic excellence by equipping teachers with the right tools for training and remunerating them adequately, enabling them to maximise their potential.”
“This is what has transpired under Providence Schools. I was a math teacher here under the leadership of the Oduyemis, got married here, and built my house while still working at Providence Schools, which has exemplified and sustained academic excellence for decades. We are celebrating decades of excellence in Providence Schools at Fagba, Lagos.”
Reverend Olugbenga Oniye reiterated the need for schools to adhere to standards of excellence and have systems in place to retrain and reward teachers, who are crucial to the educational sector.
“I have watched the progress of this school (Providence Primary School and Providence High School) closely as a friend of the family. It is essential to have passionate school administrators with a vision for raising icons-students who will positively impact society. That’s why we celebrate Providence School, which has invested in education for forty years,” said the clergy.
Chief Alaka Yusuf, President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Lagos State, urged school owners to emulate Providence Schools’ giant strides, founded by Mrs. S.O. Oduyemi, the first female NAPPS President.
Yusuf noted that visionary leaders in school administration can significantly impact society. He emphasized that government, school owners, and others should support teachers through retraining, appreciation, and remuneration, as they play a vital role in child and national development.
Speaking on World Teachers’ Day, the NAPPS President said, “Teachers are indeed essential to society. As a former teacher and now school owner, I believe teachers deserve accolades and honor. It’s not true that teachers are unappreciated, although they could receive more.
“In NAPPS, we strive to pay our teachers well, retrain them, and provide micro-loans to support both teachers and school owners.”
Alumni Oloyede Tolulope commended the management for sustaining the school’s standards and ensuring its products strive for excellence through the quality training provided.
