The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has organized a five-day third-level capacity-building training for Education Quality Assurance Officers, EQAO, drawn from SUBEB and the 20 Local Government, Education Authorities, LGEAs, across the state.
Held on Wednesday, the 14th of January, 2026, at the Methodist Primary School, Oke-Yeke, Abeokuta, the training aimed to enhance the skills of the officers and strengthen education standards in public primary schools throughout Ogun State.
The training, themed “Continuous Training of Quality Assurance Officers: Solutions for Sustaining Efficiency and Effectiveness of Schools Towards Achieving Better Learning Outcomes,” was declared open by the Chairman of SUBEB, Olalekan Ifede. He explained that the program would equip participants with the prerequisite skills and knowledge needed to drive positive change in schools.
Representing Ifede, Permanent Member of the Board, Femi Odufowokan, urged officers to collaborate closely with SUBEB and UBEC, emphasising that their efforts would create a ripple effect of excellence, benefiting not only learners but the wider community.
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In her goodwill message, UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, along with State UBEC Coordinator, Sola Badmus, praised the training as a reflection of the Ogun State government’s strong political will to promote effective teaching and learning, commending the state for its unwavering commitment to educational development.
Permanent Member II, Isiaka Aderounmu, also addressed participants, reminding them that their selection was both a privilege and a responsibility. He encouraged them to act as worthy ambassadors of their zones and to intensify efforts to improve literacy and numeracy through consistent and effective school monitoring.
Board Secretary, Mr Olubori Akinleye, highlighted in his remarks that training is a lifelong process. He reiterated the board’s mission to ensure that all learners in public primary schools can read, write, and communicate effectively, emphasising the critical role of EQAO officers in sustaining high educational standards across the state.