The newly appointed Supervising Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary for Education District III, Idowu Olufunke Oyetola, has assumed duty with a strong message to school leaders, placing academic performance and integrity at the centre of her agenda ahead of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
At her first strategic meeting with principals in Falomo, Ikoyi, Dr. Oyetola made it clear that schools must consolidate on existing results and push for improved outcomes in the forthcoming examinations.
She noted that Education District III remains one of the top-performing districts in the state in the West African Examinations Council ranking and urged principals not to lose momentum.
Beyond performance, she issued a firm warning on examination malpractice, stressing that any breach of rules would attract sanctions, as the state continues to enforce strict standards across its school system.
Attention was also drawn to student readiness, with the district head directing schools to ensure that all eligible candidates are properly registered and prepared for both WASSCE and the Basic Education Certificate Examination.
Dr. Oyetola expanded her focus beyond examinations to school administration, highlighting accurate data management as a priority. She instructed school leaders to ensure proper documentation of staff and student records in the state database to support planning and decision-making.
On staffing matters, she reminded officers approaching retirement to give adequate notice, noting that delays in notification could disrupt administrative processes.
She also called for stronger participation in approved co-curricular activities, describing them as essential to student development beyond academics.
Health and safety featured prominently in her address, as she warned that food vendors operating within school premises must comply with established regulations, holding principals accountable for any lapses.
The district head further encouraged staff and students to remain enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme, describing it as part of broader efforts to improve welfare within the education system.
With her resumption, stakeholders say expectations are high that Education District III will sustain its academic standing while strengthening discipline and administrative efficiency across schools.
