Gov. Abiodun Increases Ogun Teach Interns to 6,000, Raises Stipends to N80,000

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to expand the Ogun Teach initiative from 4,000 to 6,000 interns as part of his administration's efforts to bridge the student-to-teacher ratio gap in the state. 

He made this known while hosting the management team of Teach For All and Teach For Nigeria, who were in the state for their retreat.

Speaking at his Oke-Mosan office, Governor Abiodun highlighted the program’s success, noting that 2,000 of the current 4,000 Ogun Teach interns have already transitioned into permanent roles. "To date, Ogun Teach has employed over 4,000 teachers. We are about to employ another batch now, which will make that 5,000. I have promised to raise that to 6,000," he said. 

The governor also revealed an upward review of interns' stipends to N80,000 to align with current realities.

Abiodun reaffirmed his administration's commitment to education reform, citing initiatives like the Learners Identification Number and the Education Revitalization Agenda, which have improved education standards statewide. 

He added, "We declared an emergency in the education sector due to what we met on the ground. Our policies have made education seamless in Ogun State."

In her remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Teach For Nigeria, Mrs. Molade Adeniyi, lauded the governor for creating an enabling environment for their program. 

"The Ogun State Government has been extremely supportive and open to dialogue. Their backing has ensured our work thrives," she said. 

Mrs. Adeniyi further emphasized that the program recruits disciplined young professionals for a two-year fellowship, building leaders committed to addressing inequity in education.

She added, "The open-door policy and high level of integrity have made our partnership with the government top-notch. We look forward to continued collaboration to ensure every child in Ogun State has access to quality education."