By Babatunde Ayedoju
The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has launched the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) website and the Ondo SUBEB EduSuite Digital Attendance Monitoring Portal.
Speaking at the official launch of the ODSUBEB website, held in Akure, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, said the initiative reflects the State Government’s unwavering commitment to building a transparent, accountable, technology-driven and data-informed education system capable of delivering quality basic education and improved learning outcomes for every child in the state.
Ajibefun noted that the digital platforms align with the vision of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa under the OUR EASE Agenda, particularly its emphasis on Revolutionary Technological Advancement and Education, Human Capital Development and Entrepreneurship.
He added that the initiative also supports the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises digital innovation, public sector reforms, transparency and human capital development.
According to the commissioner, the newly launched SUBEB website would serve as the Board’s official online platform, providing easy access to information on policies, programmes, educational resources, publications, procurement opportunities and other activities of the Board.
Ajibefun explained that the platform would strengthen transparency, improve stakeholder engagement and enhance institutional visibility.
He further described the Ondo SUBEB EduSuite Digital Attendance Monitoring Portal as an innovative solution designed to digitally monitor the attendance of teachers and learners across public primary schools in the state.
The portal, he said, would generate reliable real-time data to support effective supervision, educational planning, evidence-based decision-making and improved service delivery.
“The EduSuite Digital Attendance Monitoring Portal is not intended as a punitive tool for teachers; rather, it is designed to strengthen school management, reinforce professional responsibility, improve supervision and protect valuable instructional time so that every child receives the quality education they deserve,” the commissioner stated.
He emphasised that technology should be viewed as an instrument for improving governance and learning outcomes, stressing that the success of the initiative would depend largely on the commitment of school heads, teachers, Education Secretaries, Education Officers and other stakeholders responsible for implementing the platforms.