By Muinat Ajibade-Alasela
The Deputy Director of Education, Lagos State Ministry and Examinations Board, Mr Bashir Jamiu, has stated that effective leadership is the catalyst for development.
He made this gesture at the 7th Triennial Conference of League of Muslims School Proprietors Worldwide (LEAMPS), Themed: “Leadership and Strategy: Navigating Change and Growth”
He said that it was no doubt that the theme of the discussion is very germane at this crucial time in the society and among the Muslim Ummah, adding that the essence of leadership is to propel organizations’ progress.
“One truth remains constant, effective leadership as displayed by our noble prophet is the catalyst for success”, he said.
According to Jamiu, leadership is not a title but a mindset, it is about inspiring others, fostering collaboration and driving progress.
“We must clearly define and communicate our organizations’ purpose, values, future direction, embrace resilient, adaptability and continuous learning, we must encourage diversity, empathy and open communication,” he said.
He gave few tips for navigating change and growth which included collaboration to drive growth, continuous learning, mentorship and growth opportunities, leverage on technology to drive innovation, efficiency and competiveness.
Jamiu explained that placement certificates are ready for collection between August and September and there will be penalty for schools who refused the certificate collection.
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“Placement certificates of 2014 -2019 and 2021 are ready for collection. The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) of 2016, 2020 and 2021, 2023/2024 certificate will be received online,” he added.
He also mentioned that meeting will be held next week to discuss the inclusion of Yoruba language as compulsory subject in the entrance examinations they conduct for students.
The National president of LEAMPS, Alhaji Abdulwahid Obalakun, advised the new executives to make it a priority in moving LEAMPS forward.
“My message to them is that LEAMPS is still climbing the stairs; we aren’t yet at our destination. Those coming in should make it a priority to move it forward,” he said.
The Lagos State Chairman, LEAMPS, Mansur Yaqeen, admonished the new executives to collaborate with other advocacy groups to achieve a lot in uniformity.
“There’s need for cooperation between LEAMPS and other associations like Council of Private Schools in Lagos (COPSILS), and the low school advocacy group, so they should be able to merge with such and act as a catalyst for change in the government quarter using those groups to achieve their aim.
“They shouldn’t regard those advocacy groups as insignificant, they should see the importance because the government would not listen to an individual but will give a listening ear to an organisation,” he said.
The event also featured the election of new executive members that will steer the affairs of the organisation.
Yaqeen was reelected as chairman.