Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ojo chapter, and Vice Principal of Administration, Lagos State Government Senior Secondary School, Ijanikin, Comrade Tajudeen Oladipupo has officially retired after dedicating three decades of his service to the Lagos State Government Educational Authority.
Speaking at the farewell ceremony and 60th Birthday celebration attended by colleagues, students, and community leaders, Oladipupo expressed gratitude for the years spent in service while looking forward to fresh challenges in life.
“It has been a fulfilling journey, and I am grateful for the support of everyone I have worked with over the years,” he said. “Together, we have made strides in education, and I hope the legacy continues,” he said
Presiding over the event, Treasurer and Permanent Secretary of Education District V, Mr. Hassan Dauda Abiodun, showered encomium on Oladipupo for his selfless service to nurturing tomorrow’s leaders.
“Today is more than a ceremony—it is a heartfelt tribute,” he began. “We are here to honour a remarkable man—Comrade Tajudeen Oladipupo, a mentor, a guide. an inspiration.
“In an age driven by material pursuits, Comrade Oladipupo remains a shining example of selfless dedication. He is not merely a teacher—he is a super teacher, a title he has earned through tireless devotion, intellect, and compassion.
“His impact is transformative,” Abiodun added. “Many students who once struggled now speak and write with confidence. Those who once felt invisible now walk with pride—because of him,” he said
Principal Oniyide Bamidele also lauded Comrade Oladipupo for his years of sacrifice saying: “Comrade Oladipupo’s sacrifices, energy, and comfort have all gone into nurturing young minds. He embodies the true essence of education,” said Oniyide
As the ceremony drew to a close, guests approached with gifts, flowers, and handwritten notes of appreciation with Oladipupo receiving them with grace and a heart full of gratitude.
“Today, we celebrate a man whose legacy will live on in every student he’s inspired. Comrade Tajudeen Oladipupo, thank you for your exceptional service to education. Your impact is boundless and enduring.” Abiodun concluded
The Lagos educational community then bids farewell to the dedicated leader, wishing him all the best in his new chapter of life.
