By Abiodun Lawal
Abeokuta – Mr Adeyemi Ademuyiwa, an Ogun lawmaker, representing Abeokuta South II state constituency, has called on stakeholders to intervene and support the state government to develop the education sector.
Ademuyiwa, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Education, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, in Abeokuta.
According to him, education remains the bedrock of development for any community, society or nation.
Ademuyiwa, who said that government could not do it alone, called on public-spirited individuals, philanthropists and other non-governmental organisations to contribute their quota towards the educational needs of the people in the state.
He added that government required such intervention from stakeholders to further complement the efforts of the Gov. Dapo Abiodun-led administration at ensuring efficient performance of the sector.
The lawmaker said that government had mapped out plans and programmes towards ensuring improved education quality in the state.
Ademuyiwa pointed out that the state lawmakers, alongside some stakeholders, had also impacted positively on the sector.
While emphasising the importance of infrastructure to the sector, the lawmaker that the Assembly would continue to make laws that would enhance its growth and development in the state.