Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Dr. Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa as the new Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), with the appointment taking immediate effect. The announcement, shared on the official Lagos State X handle, marks a significant step in the government’s continuous effort to strengthen standards, monitoring, and overall quality within the state’s education sector.
Dr. Ogunmuyiwa received his official appointment letter on Thursday at the Office of the Head of Service in Alausa, Ikeja. The letter was formally presented by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, who congratulated the new DG and encouraged him to bring his extensive experience to bear in advancing the state’s education oversight and improvement agenda.
A distinguished education administrator, Dr. Ogunmuyiwa brings over 25 years of professional experience to his new role. His career within the Lagos State Government spans school evaluation, educational planning, quality assurance system development, and leadership roles across multiple levels of the public education system. Known for his deep understanding of academic standards, school improvement frameworks, and policy implementation, he has contributed to several reforms aimed at raising the quality and accountability of schools in Lagos.
His appointment is expected to further reinforce the state’s commitment to ensuring that both public and private schools meet the required educational benchmarks. Under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda, education remains a top priority, with emphasis on improving learning outcomes, strengthening teacher capacity, and ensuring effective monitoring of school operations.
As Dr. Ogunmuyiwa assumes office, expectations are high for enhanced evaluation processes, stronger compliance with quality assurance guidelines, and renewed collaboration with educators, school administrators, and stakeholders across the education ecosystem. His leadership is anticipated to drive forward the vision of delivering exceptional, equitable, and future-ready education for all learners in Lagos State.
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