Education

Oyo Govt. Releases Car Loans for Primary School Teachers

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The Oyo State Government has approved the immediate release of car loans for primary school teachers, across all zones in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement on Friday in Ibadan by the coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo.

According to the state, the loan is coming as a palliative to teachers in the state. 

The statement indicates that the loan which is to be distributed in many tranches is to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy, on Oyo State primary school teachers.

The statement notes that the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has instructed that the loan be disbursed without any favoritism.

It adds that the loan facility which is to be granted by financial institutions is to be redeemed within 40 months.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Salihu Abdulwaheed has expressed readiness to work with all stakeholders in the education sector.

The commissioner stated this when he paid a visit to the Directorate of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board on Thursday. 

Professor Abdulwaheed assured that the Oyo State Government will, in due course, recruit more teachers into the basic education sub-sector.

He added that the present administration will ensure the training of staff members, for an all-round success of the government.

Responding, Mr. Dairo promised a more robust working relationship between the board and the Ministry of Education.

He also acknowledged that to ensure a paradigm shift in the education sector, all education-related boards, and parastatals must work in tandem with the Ministry of Education.

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OYOSUBEB Warns Against Recruitment Scams

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The Oyo State Government has vowed to prosecute those it described as undesirable elements, who perpetrate recruitment scams with the sole intent of defrauding the innocent public.

This is coming on the heels of a purported list circulating on social media claiming the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has started its recruitment process.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, advised the public to be vigilant and never deal with scammers who pose as recruitment agents for the board.

Dr. Adeniran said the management has also begun moves to identify those perpetrating these fraudulent activities, promising that when caught they will be handed over to appropriate quarters.

He also cautioned job-seekers saying, “Please shun any purported list, circulating on social media claiming we are recruiting”.

The statement added that OYOSUBEB would go through a due and transparent process, in its recruitment exercise.

“On repeated occasions, we have cautioned the general public to be vigilant and circumspect not to deal with scammers who pose as recruitment agents or staff members of OYOSUBEB. They collect huge sums of money from unsuspecting victims with the promise to provide them employment at OYOSUBEB,” the statement reads.

“Today, we saw a list of names published by some fraudulent people, claiming those are the people invited for the OYOSUBEB job interview. On the list, their interview was scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at an unknown venue. We are on it and anyone caught disseminating this kind of information, will be dealt with, according to the law”, Adeniran said.

Therefore, Dr. Adeniran emphatically stated that OYOSUBEB is not conducting any recruitment at the moment, and importantly that it does not conduct recruitment exercises through back door channels.

“When OYOSUBEB plans to expand its workforce and seek to recruit competent hands to carry out the task of improving the State’s education sector, the public can be rest assured that we would follow appropriate channels and processes in doing so; including advertisements on public channels of communication, followed by rigorous screening, interviews and examination exercises”, Dr. Adeniran said.

E-signed:

Media Team, 

Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, April 19, 2023.

Education

Oyo Govt. Warns Newly-Inaugurated Education Secretaries against Abuse

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The Oyo State Government has inaugurated Education Secretaries across the 33 Local Government areas of the state, warning them not to abuse the privileges of the office.

Inaugurating the secretaries on behalf of the state governor, in Ibadan, the Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran implored them to improve education quality in their localities and reduce the number of out-of-school children.

He appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for deeming it fit to appoint the new Education Secretaries across the 33 Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the State.

While he warned that there would be sanctions, for any form of abuse, Dr Adeniran said the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has laid a very strong and solid foundation for the new Education secretaries in the areas of infrastructural development, manpower, the uplift of both teaching and non-teaching staff.

He added that the board has raised the bar the for learning process for both formal and non-formal learners, welfare and training of teachers and ensuring well-orchestrated primary school administration. 

Dr Adeniran, also charged all the Education Secretaries to be “high-fliers“in subject content mastery, knowledge and skills that would guarantee prudence, accountability and transparency in their new appointments.

“You, as Education Secretaries, are now well positioned to build on the existing foundation and even add value where it is necessary”, he said.

He admonished them to work hard for the success of the education sector with their new appointments, saying “so that at the end of it all, your names will be written in gold among those that have immensely contributed to the success of this administration”. 

Dr Adeniran said he is convinced that their appointment was in recognition of their capacity, capability and contributions over the years to the development of education in the state.

“With you, a new era of primary school administration and leadership has, once again, been ushered in. In addition, you are expected to work very hard at your jurisdiction to complement the efforts of the State Universal Basic Education Board in particular and the Universal Basic Education Commission in general”.

He urged them to buckle up for the few challenges they may face, saying they must deal with them accordingly in line with the dictum that ‘there are no insurmountable challenges’.

Dr Adeniran also charged them to take charge of the general administration of the LGUBEA, ensuring effective monitoring of school activities within the LGUBEA.

He, however, called for strict compliance with the rules of engagement, so that the whole system will be run as envisioned for the benefit of the state and pupils/learners who are supposed to be the future leaders.

“You are expected to exercise strict caution when making decisions and always seek clearance and advice from the Board on grey areas in order to avoid embarrassment and mistakes that could be costly while running your office. It is my fervent prayer that you succeed in all your undertakings and endeavours during your tenure as Education Secretaries within your various jurisdictions”.

Speaking earlier, a board member, Mr Akeem Oladeji, opined that their appointment was a deliberate action and a clarion call for them to join the present enviable train of education administration, as exemplified in the state, to be in tandem with the four (4) cardinal agenda and focus of this present administration led by Engineer Seyi Makinde, of which education is listed.

Also, a part-time member of the board, Mrs Folasade Ajala admonished them to be focused, dedicated and loyal to the present administration that considered them worthy of the office.

The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, in Oyo State, Comrade Raji Oladimeji, assured the board and the new secretaries of the union’s support and cooperation. 

Comrade Oladimeji also congratulated the new officers on their well-deserved appointment as Education Secretaries.

Responding on behalf of the Education Secretaries, Ms Morenike Adeniran, from Ibadan South-West Local Government thanked the governor for the rare opportunity of deeming it fit to appoint them.

She also appreciated the SUBEB boss for turning the tides of the board with the new development.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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We are committed to fire prevention in public schools – Dr Adeniran

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The Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to collaborate with relevant agencies, to curb fire outbreaks in public schools.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said this during an assessment of a Grade ‘C’ Customary Court building in Omoyeni Memorial Primary School, Ode-Aje, Ibadan, gutted by fire on Tuesday.

Dr Adeniran reiterated the Board’s commitment to the protection of schools in the State, especially during the dry season.

Adeniran, who was accompanied by the board and management team of the agency, tasked head-teachers to ensure effective monitoring of classes and offices to guard against any illicit connection of electrical appliances and acts capable of causing the fire.

He charged them to be extra-vigilant in their environment and report any activity that may pose a threat to schools.

While sympathizing with the headship of the Customary Court, over the incident, Adeniran commended the school community for their contributions in putting the fire under control.

He also hinted that the board will ensure collaboration with Ibadan South-East Local Government, under which the customary court is, adding that the building ravaged in the inferno would be rehabilitated as soon as possible.

“We commend you for being proactive and your quick intervention, which prevented this fire outbreak from spreading to classes here”, Adeniran said.

“The board is so grateful there was no casualty and that this happened when pupils had left school. I enjoin you to ensure you monitor whatever these children are doing, and make sure all appliances are put off after school hours”, he appealed to school authorities.

The chairman also emphasized the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration to improving security in all schools, maintaining that all citizens must contribute to the safety of schools in the state.

Media Team, 

Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board

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Gov. Makinde Commissions Primary School Projects Donated by Alumnus

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The governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned 2 blocks of 6 classrooms and teachers’ quarters at All Saints Primary School, Araromi-Aperin, Akanran, Ibadan.

The multi-million naira projects were donated by an alumnus of the school, Mr Olusola Alagbe Lutherking, and commissioned on Friday, November 13, 2020.

Represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Olawale Mogbonjubola, Governor Makinde appreciated the donor for deeming it fit to remember his alma-mater by donating two (2) blocks of six (6) classrooms with toilet facilities and teachers’ Quarters. 

Governor Makinde asserted that the kind gesture exhibited by him is very unique, highly commendable and a great challenge to other alumni of state-owned schools.

“This is a challenge to everyone here present, that there is nothing too little or big to do for our Alma mater. You will all agree with me that touching the lives of others is a great sacrifice that is pleasing and well acceptable before our creator”, he said.

Governor Makinde therefore implored all to join hands with the government to uplift Oyo State’s education sector to a more desirable and enviable height.

He said, “Basically, if we all contribute our little quota, the state will be a better place for us”.

He thanked Mr Lutherking for displaying such height of magnanimity, adding that the projects will go a long way to improve the moral and academic uprightness of pupils in the school.

Speaking earlier, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran appreciated Governor Makinde’s citizen-oriented policies, noting that this has given ample chance for all and sundry to contribute their own quota to the development of Oyo State, in one way or the other.

“This is evident in the rate at which good-spirited individuals have been donating infrastructural facilities to schools in the state”, he said.

He promised the board’s commitment to keep providing necessary infrastructural facilities, instructional materials, training and re-training of teaching and non-teaching staff in the Basic education sector of the state.

Dr Adeniran added that, to ensure effective and efficient academic activities, the board complemented the kind gesture of the donor by supplying furniture items to the school for the use of teachers and pupils.

He then made a clarion call on private organizations, government functionaries and individuals to remember their alma-maters and do the needful to ensure they leave their footprints on the sands of time, as witnessed at the event.

The donor, Mr Alagbe Lutherking said he was inspired to give back to All Saints’ Primary school, Araromi-Aperin, because the school was the foundation of his success in life.

Mr Lutherking urged the school authorities to make a judicious use of the facilities and ensure that they are effectively utilized and well maintained to achieve the purpose they are meant to serve.

Michael Ogunsina,

For Media Team, 

Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board.

Education

Oyo Govt. to Overhaul Security in Education Sector

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Oyo state government has expressed concerns about 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 on the front burner by the present administration.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this during inspection of some selected primary schools within Ibadan metropolis.

Dr. Adeniran noted that the repositioning and transformation agenda of 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.

While expressing displeasure at the state of facilities met in some public schools after the lock-down, Dr Adeniran promised that Oyo state government would put into urgent consideration security of public schools, in order to forestall vandalization of properties in schools.

The SUBEB boss also appealed to teachers to ensure adequate preparation of pupils in the state for their Common Entrance Examination.

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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Oyo Govt. Orders Removal of Illegal Structures Adjoining UMC School, Molete

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Oyo State Government has given 7-day ultimatum to occupants of illegal structures adjoined to UMC Demonstration School, Molete, Ibadan to remove their valuables and vacate the space.

Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, who disclosed this, urged them to immediately vacate the entire area as well as the vicinity of the school as the adjoined structures were never part of the plan.

Dr. Adeniran said that the Board received petitions from the authorities of the School that one Shehu Hammed, a self-acclaimed chairman, Schools Based Management Committee of the school has been encroaching into the space and erected the illegal kiosks.

He explained that the man had been arrested and handed over to the Police for questioning and investigation.

Dr. Adeniran further affirmed that the arrest and subsequent demolition became imperative following outcry by management of the public school that criminal elements had turned the area into hideouts for carrying out their nefarious activities thereby making the environment unpleasant for learning.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Physically Challenged Man Donates to Oyo On-Air Learning

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A physically challenged man, Olajide Jonathan has supported the ongoing Oyo State Government’ on-air’ learning broadcast for primary school pupils with some customized bags.

He said the bags were giveaways to encourage pupils in the state to pay rapt attention to the radio broadcast put together by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (OYOSUBEB).

Mr. Jonathan, a resident of Ifo, Ogun state commended the Oyo State Government for taking learning to the door steps of pupils.

 He however, urged government to put into cognizance pupils with Special needs during this stay at home period.

Receiving the gifts, the Executive Chairman, SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran said that the gifts were testimonies to the reach of the broadcast, adding that they would go a long way to encourage Basic school pupils in the state.

He noted that, though the board initiated the idea of giveaways about two weeks ago, with cash prize for winners, complementing such with beautifully customized bags for pupils would be an added advantage for the lucky winners.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Eight Arrested over Illegal Business in Public School Premises

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Oyo State Government has arrested eight persons illegally operating a block making industry on the premises of Community Basic School, at Ologuneru Area, Ibadan.

The arrest was sequel to enforcement and monitoring exercise conducted by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Oyo SUBEB, aimed at protecting public school facilities and infrastructure during this COVID-19 stay-at-home period for pupils.

Some of the blocks at the illegal factory

Speaking during the monitoring, Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Oyo SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran expressed displeasure at the level of impunity the team met at the school, which he noted would not go unpunished.

The chairman noted that the invasion has constituted great security risk to the school, adding that classrooms, toilets and borehole erected in the school have been destroyed by the owners of the block making industry.

According to Dr Adeniran, the eight illegal business operators arrested would be taken to court and would be prosecuted according to the extant law to serve as deterrent to others.

The Oyo SUBEB boss revealed that they started using the land since the novel coronavirus started ravaging the state.

He therefore called on individuals to desist from disrespecting government or forcefully gaining entrance into public schools for business purposes stressing that anyone caught in the act would face the full wrath of the law.

The monitoring exercise is expected to continue into other parts of the state in the coming weeks, until resumption of schools.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

We won’t tolerate shoddy jobs by any contractor – Oyo SUBEB

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Oyo state government has decried the poor quality of job executed by the contractor handling the 2017 FGN-UBEC/Oyo SUBEB intervention project at Celestial Church of Christ High School, Ibadan.

Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran expressed dissatisfaction during an on-the-spot inspection to sites of the projects in Ibadan.

Dr. Adeniran, while speaking at the school, located at Oke-Ado, Ibadan said the present government in the state would not tolerate inferior jobs by any contractor.

The SUBEB boss noted that there were several cracks on the school building while the columns on the fences were not copped for proper beautification.

Dr. Adeniran also expressed dissatisfaction at the failure of the contractor to install security lights at the school noting that the security lights would serve as checks against any intended burglary.

He appealed to contractors to always consider the lives of children and staff members who would occupy school buildings while carrying out their jobs.

Meanwhile, the SUBEB chairman has hinted that St. Michael’s Primary School, Apata, Ibadan is a beneficiary of the 2018 intervention projects.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Teachers’ Idleness Would Not Be Tolerated – Oyo SUBEB Chair

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Oyo State Government has urged Heads of Public schools across the state to commence academic activities immediately, saying idleness of teachers or pupils will not be tolerated.

Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran made the call while monitoring resumption of schools in Ibadan.

Dr. Adeniran, who monitored the resumption alongside other members of the board expressed satisfaction with the situation they met at some schools visited.

The chairman however called on other schools, who are yet to commence academic activities, to do so with the pupils immediately.

“We are going around to ensure quality in our education sector and ensure that infrastructural facilities are provided. This has afforded us the opportunity to identify schools in need of renovation and facilities.”

“We want school work to start immediately. We have gone to some schools and we noticed that a good number of them have already commenced”, he said.

Dr. Adeniran maintained that early commencement of academic activities would enable schools in the State to cover the syllabus.

Schools visited included, Community Basic School, Alabidun, IDC Primary School, Olubadan, Ebenezer Community Primary School, Akingbile.

Other schools visited were, Islamic Mission School, Moniya, Methodist Primary School, Olorisaoko, Salvation Army Primary School, Ajibade and St. James Anglican Primary School, Alabata.

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Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, @ Cannon Okusehinde Memorial Primary School, School I, Aremo, Ibadan
Crime

Oyo Government Vows to Fish out Arsonists who Burnt School

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Oyo State Government has vowed to bring to book, the perpetrators of an inferno which razed a block of three classrooms at Cannon Okusehinde Memorial Primary School, School I, Aremo, Ibadan.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran made this known on when he visited the school to assess the level of destruction caused by the arsonists.

Frowning at the masterminds of the inferno, Dr. Adeniran promised that the State Government would investigate the act of arson and fish out all culprits involved, noting that anyone found culpable would face the wrath of the law.

“Oyo State Government will ensure that this particular incident of arson is investigated, and the offenders punished under the law.

“The present administration will not tolerate or condone any form of vandalism or sabotage, especially on our public schools “, he continued. 

“We will use them as example for others to learn that arson is very serious an offense, especially when the public school that represents liberation from all forms of backwardness is concerned.”

Dr. Adeniran also promised that Government would put in place viable security measures and ensure it puts an end to the growing instance of arson, vandalism and destruction of school facilities in the State.

The Executive Chairman further promised renovation of the burnt classes in the next FGN-UBEC/OYOSUBEB intervention projects. 

He also approved with immediate merging of pupils of the burnt classes with their colleagues in School 2, noting that nothing should stall the learning process of these young ones.

Speaking earlier, the Head Teacher, Cannon Okusehinde Memorial School, Aremo, School I, Mrs. Sherifat Salam described the inferno as the height of vandalism on the school.

She told to the Executive Chairman that hoodlums have incessantly burgled the school over the past weeks. 

Adedayo Adelowo

Education

Oyo Inaugurates Committee to Tackle Out-of-School Children

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An Eleven-man committee on Enrollment Drive Campaign to facilitate enrollment, retention and completion of basic education in Oyo state has been inaugurated.

The committee comprises of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, South West Co-ordinator, UBEC State Co-ordinator, a representative of Ministry of Education Science and Technology, three members of management team of Oyo SUBEB, a representative of Christian faith, a representative of Islamic faith and a representative of School Based Management Committee.

Addressing members of the newly inaugurated committee, Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran charged the members to be up and doing in ensuring the administration’s goal of “Better Education Service Delivery for All in Oyo State”.

He maintained that through the committee, government would embark on an intensive mobilization drive of policy makers, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders.

While explaining that setting up of the committee was in tandem with the directives of Federal Government, UBEC and United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on the implementation on free basic education in the country, Dr. Adeniran, expressed confidence that the Enrollment Drive Committee would mobilize all stakeholders in returning out of school children back to school.

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