Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Rahman Abdulraheem has reemphasized the need for stakeholders to interface with the government at ensuring education becomes more accessible.
Mr Abdulraheem made this known in Ibadan at a day stakeholders’ meeting aimed at presenting research findings on improving the system of education in Oyo State.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Alhaja Aminat Atere, the commissioner identified consistent partnership with key players as a way of developing and funding the education sector.
Mr Abdulraheem who maintained that education remains the most important investment any government could make said illiteracy was a major reason millions of people live in extreme poverty.
Also speaking, the convener, Director of Research, Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa, CSEA, Dr Adedeji Adeniran commended policies of the Oyo State government at raising education standards in the state.
While stressing the significance of research to societal development, Dr Adeniran said the state government can overcome challenges in the sector if research findings can be implemented and monitored.
Some participants who spoke with Radio Nigeria, suggested improved security and infrastructure in schools as well as the provision of special incentives and conducive accommodation for teachers at the grassroots to encourage them to deliver optimally.
They emphasised the need for teachers to upgrade on teaching techniques, using indigenous languages and pictorial examples for illustration, to improve understanding and increase pupils’ attendance at the grassroots.
About fifty participants across Oyo State attended the programme.
Mosope Kehinde
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