One-Day Teen Commissioner Urges Ogun State to Invest in Digital Education!

One-Day Teen Commissioner Urges Ogun State to Invest in Digital Education!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Oluwagbemisoke Alaka, a 16-year-old final-year student of African Grammar School, Ita Iyalode, Abeokuta, on Thursday assumed the symbolic role of “One-Day Commissioner” for Education, Science and Technology in Ogun State. During her brief tenure, she passionately called on the government to prioritize investment in digital education infrastructure across schools in the state.

Speaking at the Ministry’s headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Oluwagbemisoke emphasized the need to equip students with modern learning tools to compete globally.

“Digital education is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Our classrooms need to reflect the world we’re preparing for,” she said.

Key Highlights:

• Oluwagbemisoke emerged top in a competitive essay and debate initiative organized by the Ministry to promote youth participation in policy discourse.
• She interacted with top officials and presented a detailed proposal advocating for smart boards, internet access, and coding clubs in public schools.
• The teen commissioner also stressed the importance of teacher training in digital tools and inclusion of girls in STEM programs.

Why It Matters:

Her call aligns with global trends pushing for tech-driven learning, especially post-COVID.

• Ogun State is already a regional leader in educational reforms, and this may shape future policy direction.
• Youth-led advocacy like this is crucial for designing inclusive, future-ready education systems.

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, praised Oluwagbemisoke’s brilliance, saying her recommendations would be considered in upcoming strategy meetings.

Citations:

1. Ogun State Ministry of Education – Youth Inclusion Press Briefing (Nov. 2025)
2. Nigerian Tribune – “16-Year-Old Becomes Ogun Education Commissioner for a Day”
3. Channels TV – “Ogun Empowers Teen to Lead Ministry Briefly”
4. Punch Newspapers – “Student Urges Investment in Digital Learning Tools”

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