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Oyo State Government has expressed concerns over the 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 to the front burner by the present administration.
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Adeniran stated this on Monday, during inspection of some selected primary schools within Ibadan metropolis.
Adeniran said the repositioning and transformation agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration in the education sector would also ensure the overhaul of security in public schools, in order for teachers and students to learn in a very conducive environment.
Expressing displeasure at the state of facilities met in some public schools after the lock-down, Adeniran promised that Oyo State Government would put into urgent consideration security of public schools, in order to forestall vandalization of properties in The schools.
He said: “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 commending the teachers for their dedication and commitment to duty, he also appealed to them to ensure adequate preparation of pupils in the state, towards their common entrance examination.
“The essence of re-opening schools for those primary six pupils is for teachers to prepare them adequately for their forthcoming exams. I appeal to you teachers to do this without prejudice,” Adeniran said.
The Executive Chairman, however, said the Makinde-led administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that lack of necessary facilities and teaching aids are made available in schools.
Adeniran also expressed happiness about the adherence of teachers and students in schools visited to the strict COVID-19 protocols, which he said was a good way to start.
Adeniran, who was accompanied by the SUBEB Executive Secretary, Mr. Olusanjo Adeniyi and other officials of the Board visited OLGC Primary School, Odo-Okun, IMG Mokola, C&S New Eden Pry. School, Mokola and IMG, Oje-Igosun. The team will also visit schools outside Ibadan tomorrow.