By Mosope Kehinde
Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to advancing inclusive and gender-responsive education reforms, declaring that no society can rise above the quality and accessibility of its educational system.
Speaking at the Policy Dialogue on Legislative Pathways for Inclusive Education Reform in Oyo State, the Speaker emphasized that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development and must be deliberately structured to accommodate every child, particularly the girl-child and other vulnerable groups.
Mr. Ogundoyin described the dialogue as timely and strategic, noting that it rightly places the Legislature at the center of education reform efforts.
He explained that the constitutional mandate of lawmakers extends beyond lawmaking to include oversight and appropriation, instruments through which policies are shaped, budget priorities influenced, and public resources deployed efficiently and equitably.
Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin assured stakeholders that relevant House Committees, particularly those on Budget, Education, Science and Technology, and Women Affairs and Community Development would continue to collaborate closely with civil society groups and development partners to review existing frameworks, identify policy gaps, and promote reforms capable of delivering measurable progress.
Edited by Adetutu Adetule
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