The Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, has advised Principals to emulate the good standards set by late Mr. Pius Ikuseyidunmi, an award-winning Principal of Government College Ketu, Epe, who died on the 6th of July 2021 after a brief illness.
Eulogising the deceased at the Service of Songs organized by Education District III for the departed erudite Principal at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, recently, the Commissioner, described late Ikuseyidunmi as an astute administrator, dedicated and passionate about the development of education in Lagos State.
While expressing shock at the death of the deceased whom she said displayed a high level of competence and professionalism in the teaching profession, Adefisayo consoled the family of the departed, colleagues and loved ones, imploring them to uphold the legacies he left behind.
The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District III, Dr. Yinka Ayandele, also extolled the qualities of late Pius Ikuseyidunmi, affirming that the late Principal was a well-respected man of the people, full of passion and a celebrated hero of the education sector.
She said the deceased, over the years, displayed outstanding selfless qualities during his lifetime and also prayed for the repose of his soul, urging the family to strive to match the legacies he left behind.
The children, family members and colleagues of the deceased also paid tribute, describing him as a great man, philanthropist and a friendly personality who never lagged behind in his responsibilities.
Mr. Pius Bababo Ikuseyidunmi was born on the 2nd of December, 1964. He obtained a B.Sc Sociology in 1988 from Ondo State University, he later proceeded to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, for his PGDF.
He was a member of the Nigeria Union of Teachers among others. In his lifetime, he won so many awards including the 2019 Best School Administrator in Nigeria (President Teachers and Schools Excellence Award), 2nd Best Principal in Lagos State (Junior School Category), Governor’s Education Award, NUT Excellence Award and many more.
Recall that Mr. Pius Ikuseyidunmi was presented with a two-bedroom apartment by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for emerging as the Best School Administrator in Nigeria (2019 junior category).
