The Oyo State Government has expressed concerns about porous security in public schools across the State, noting that challenges such as theft of furniture and destruction of facilities in schools would be brought on the front burner by the present administration.
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, said this on Monday during inspection of some selected Primary schools within Ibadan metropolis.
Dr. Adeniran noted that the repositioning and transformation agenda of the Governor Seyi Makinde led-administration in the education sector would also ensure the overhaul of security in the sector so that teachers and students would learn in a very conducive environment.
Expressing displeasure at the state of facilities met in some public schools after the lockdown occasioned by COVID-19, Adeniran promised that the Oyo State Government would put into urgent consideration security of public schools in order to forestall vandalisation of properties in schools.
He noted: “We would put the security of these schools on the front burner.
“This would forestall theft of furniture and other classroom items, which most teachers complained about.”
While he commended teachers for their dedication and commitment to duty, Adeniran also appealed to them to ensure adequate preparation of pupils in the State towards their common entrance examination.
He said: “The essence of reopening schools for those in Primary 6 is for teachers to prepare them adequately for their forthcoming exams.
“I appeal to you teachers to do this without prejudice.”
The Executive Chairman however said the Seyi Makinde led administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that lack of necessary facilities and teaching aids are made available at schools.
Adeniran also expressed happiness about the adherence of teachers and students in schools visited to the strict COVID-19 Protocols, which he observed was a good way to start.
Dr. Adeniran, who was accompanied by the Executive Secretary, Olusanjo Adeniyi, and other officials of the Board, visited OLGC Primary School, Odo-Okun; IMG, Mokola; C&S New Eden Primary School, Mokola; and IMG, Oje-Igosun.
The team would also visit schools outside the metropolis on Tuesday.
Dr. Adeniran later joined Governor Makinde’s entourage to inspect some public Secondary and Primary Schools in Ibadan.
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