Association of Model Islamic Schools in Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter has honoured some individuals that have been contributing towards Islamic Education in Ondo State and Nigeria by extension.
While speaking with The Democrat News Magazine and other journalists during the retreat held at Akure Town Hall on Saturday March 5, 2022, with theme: ‘Muslim Schools: Excelling in the Normal’, the State Chairman of AMIS, Alhaji Ibrahim Olalekan Sodehinde said the purpose of their retreat was to improve quality of education.
According to him, it is unfortunate that many students graduated without quality skills that will make them stand on their own and create jobs instead of seeking for white collar jobs endlessly.
“What we are doing today is to really provide solution to some of the challenges confronting education system as a way to have a better society since education is the bedrock of all developments.
He also used the medium to task government to encourage private school owners through tax reduction stressing that government alone cannot do it.
Alhaji Sodehinde therefore encouraged parents to prioritize the education of their children because of its future importance.
On his part, one of the guest lecturers, Alh. Fatai Amodu pointed out that the importance of such retreat cannot be over emphasized on education development of the country.
He also pointed that certificate is as important as the ability of a student after his graduation, saying that many are not employable because of their porous capacities.
“Parents should play their role effectively as well as the teachers, it is all about 50/50, and if parents or teachers fail the effect will tell on students”, he added.
Also speaking, Alhaji Amir Muslim Students Society of Nigeria and Chief Iman Ehin Apata Community in Akure said parents have strategic roles to play in making education a worthy course saying that it is an aberration how parents promote educational corruption.
He therefore called for holistic approach to education for the country to experience national productivity.
Other leaders of the association from South West appreciated the leadership of AMIS in Ondo State for proactive steps towards promoting quality in education sector.