Ikorodu, Lagos, Monday, 28th September 2026

The Education Secretary of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu, Alhaji Taiwo Abiodun Odumbo, today celebrated the newly promoted Grade Level 17 officers, Directors of Education, who are among the 266 officers promoted in the Authority.

At the event held at the LGEA Secretariat, he personally presented their promotion letters and honoured each officer with a Certificate of Recognition of Service.

The certificate reads: "This certificate is presented in celebration of your well-earned promotion to Director of Education, Grade Level 17, a journey marked by discipline, diligence and service rich in impact to the cause of education in Lagos State. Hearty Congratulations."

In his remarks, the Education Secretary said he considered it pertinent to celebrate the officers for reaching the zenith of public service. "Not all who get employed get the privilege of attaining this level, owing to varying circumstances," he said. "So, getting here is an avenue to strive more and give the best of leadership."

He added that celebrating the officers was also meant to motivate the Authority's workforce and boost morale, encouraging staff to commit fully to their duties.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, Mrs Razaq-Davies Mojisola, in her vote of thanks, expressed appreciation to the Education Secretary for the gesture, his warm reception, inclusiveness and welfarism of staff. She assured him of the officers' diligence and their continued commitment to working hand in hand with management for the sustained growth of the LGEA.

The Newly Promoted Directors of Education (Grade Level 17)

1. Mrs Razaq-Davies Mojisola B., HOS, Planning, Research and Statistics, LGEA Ikorodu

2. Mrs Adebisi Sarah A., HOS, School Support Services Section, LGEA Ikorodu

3. Mrs Olawuyi Comfort O., Retired Headteacher, UNA Primary School, Igbalu

4. Mrs Ogunsusi Comfort M., Headteacher, Jamahatul Islamiyah Primary School, Ikorodu

5. Mrs Ajibola Fatimah F., Headteacher, Methodist Primary School, Agura

6. Mrs Okpalaeke Paulina C., Retired Headteacher, Lambo Lasunwon Primary School, Odogunyan

7. Mr Enilolobo Jimmy B., Headteacher, Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo

8. Mrs Ogunbekun Adeniji A., Headteacher, Community Primary School, Odo-Nla

Officers 3 and 6 have since retired from service; their promotions took effect before their retirement.

Issued by the Office of the Education Secretary, LGEA Ikorodu