- Mr Adeleke said that the state government would create a standing government alumni partnership board at all levels of education
Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, emphasized the government’s constrained funding for education, highlighting the imperative for public-private partnerships.
During a courtesy visit from the Old Students Association of Ilesa Grammar School, marking its 90th anniversary, Governor Adeleke underscored the crucial role of non-governmental organizations in school development.
“Your school has produced many dignitaries and top professionals. Your alumni are top leaders in private and public sectors. In my government, your school has a significant presence within the State Executive Council.
“I must also commend your contributions to the growth of your alma mater. Public- private partnership is a major tool for society development. As the government has limited funding capacity, non-governmental groups become a critical partner in school development,” he said.
Mr Adeleke, however, said that the state government would create a standing government alumni partnership board at all levels of education.
He said the board would exist at local and state levels with focus on harnessing developmental support from governmental and non-governmental sources for the development of the schools.
“We must capitalise on the rich antecedents of our alumni associations to develop our education system. The partnership board when in place will focus on project development, learning equipment, training support and welfare issues for the school community,” he said.
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