Folashade Adefisayo is a Nigerian academic, teacher, and former Commissioner of the Lagos State Ministry of Education. She has over 40 years of professional experience spanning the banking and education sectors.
Education
- B.Sc. in Zoology – University of Ibadan
- MBA in Business Administration – Lagos State University
- M.Ed. in Education – University of Nottingham
Career
- Served as Commissioner of Education, Lagos State, where she implemented key educational policies.
Key Initiatives:
- Launched a Computer-Based Test (CBT) improvement program after the COVID-19 lockdown to benefit about 1.5 million students in Lagos State and across Nigeria.
- Directed that students be promoted to the next class based on Continuous Assessment (CA) scores during the pandemic period.
Professional Background:
- Worked extensively in banking and education sectors before her political appointment.
- Accumulated over 40 years of professional experience.
Personal Life
- Born and raised in Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Family: Eldest daughter in a family of five.
- Hobbies: Reading and travelling.
See Also
- Executive Council of Lagos State
References
- Ministry of Education – Lagos State Government. education.lagosstate.gov.ng(https://education.lagosstate.gov.ng) (Retrieved 11 November 2020)