ADEJONWO RETIRED IN STYLE
Mr.*ADEJONWO, ADEDEJI TAJUDEEN* , born 60 years ago, is a native of Ijebu ode., Ogun state. He had his primary education at St Joseph's Primary School in Ilorin between 1971-1977, after which he proceeded to Ofa Grammar School where he had his Secondary Education between 1977-1982.
He proceeded to Ofa Polytechnic where he had his Advanced Level from 1985- 1987.
He proceeded to University of Ibadan where he had his First Degree and graduated in 1990, then went for his NYSC in 1991.
He worked in a Community bank for about one and half years, and later worked in a private school.
In 1995, he was given an appointment in Ogun State at the Teaching Service Commission.
*TEACHING EXPERIENCE*
Mr Adejonwo, started his teaching career at Muslim Girls High School, Ijebu-ode between 1995- 2005. He was later transferred to Odogbolu Comprehensive High School, Odogbolu between 2005 -2014.
*DUTY POST*
Mr Adejonwo became a Vice- Principal and was posted to Abigi in Ogun Waterside where he spent 3 years, (2014-2017). He later got transferred to St Brendan's Grammar School, Ogbere between 2017 - 2018, and later Ijebu Muslim College between 2019 - 2020.
In 2020, he was transferred back to Waterside for the second time at lbiade Comprehensive High School,( senior).
At the end of 2020, he was transferred to Moslem Comprehensive High School, Ijebu-ode, between 2020 - April 2022. He was also transferred to Ijebu Muslim College.
In September 2023, he became the Principal.
*JOURNEY AS A PRINCIPAL*
As a Principal, Mr Adejonwo, Adedeji Tajudeen, was posted to Omu Ajose Comprehensive High School, (Junior) from 2023 till date.
*RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL LIFE*
He narrated that he is a Muslim by birth and till now still remains one.
*Social life*: He is friendly and sociable. In all the schools he has worked, he always ensures that there is stability in their social forum. And when there are lapses of any form, he proffers solution .
Within the society, he is the secretary of lwalewa Descendant Club in ijebu -ode .
He is also the treasurer of Muslim Girls High School Cooperative Society for more than 20 years now.
*RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES*
Mr Adejonwo spent major parts of his teaching career in Muslim schools. He was the Chairman, Muslim Community when he was in Moslem Comprehensive High School, Ijebu-ode.
He is a committed Muslim and derived joy attending Muslim organized programs such as Ramadan lectures or any other Muslim programs.
*BEST DAY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND SAD MOMENT*
Mr Adejonwo's best day was when he got to the peak of his career. Though some of his mates have spent about 4 years as Principals, owing to the fact that they studied Education, and he didn't but glory be to God he had PGDE vertical. That made him spent 10 years as a Vice-Principal before he later became a Principal.
He stated that a terrible moment he had was when he was a teacher at Muslim Girls around 1988 or 1999, when a student misbehaved and was beaten in annoyance, this escalated to serious issues that they had to rush the student to the hospital due to the injury she sustained.
That was the first and last time he had ever beaten in annoyance.
*HIS REGRET AS A TEACHER*
Mr Adejonwo took the teaching job reluctantly because of the poor salary given to teachers then and upon taking the job, he still attended some interviews, he was trying to look for better opportunities but at the long run, he decided to stay and concentrate on his teaching career.
He thanked God that at the end of everything, he became successful as a teacher. He is able to achieve better than those in other professions.
He thanked God for his life and achievement.
*HIS ADVICE TO THE STAKEHOLDERS*
He advised that the outright ban of school levy by the government is not helping the education sector because in those days when the government allows stipend to be paid like PTA levy, Computer levy, and so on, schools are better managed but there are so many things that should be done in schools, but when there is no money to do it, there will always be an issue.
Students are encouraged to prioritize their studies and do what is expected of them.
Teachers should conduct themselves properly as their profession requires.
Parents should not leave everything to the government, it should be a collective work so as to achieve better results.
Mr Adejonwo is blessed with beautiful children.
(His late wife, Mrs Basirat Adejonwo will surely be missed forever for her compassionate love and understanding).
We pray that God Almighty Allah in his infinite mercy will grant you sound health to live through and enjoy your retirement days. May the Government of Ogun State serve you more than you have served her.
*Congratulations 👏 🎉 and happy retirement*
Compiled and written by
*ASUSS PRESS CREW ODOGBOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT*
