Sport

Winners Emerge in Seyi Makinde Sports Competition

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The final of the 2023 Governor Seyi Makinde Basic Education Schools Sports Competition, was held on Friday at the Olubadan Stadium, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

The Competition was organized by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). 

After zonal qualification across the eight educational zones, the third place football match was between L.A Primary School, Ilora, Oyo and Baptist Primary School, Ajegunle.

The team from Oyo defeated the Ajegunle team through penalties, after a goalless 90 minutes.

In the final, a resilient St. Brigid’s Primary School, Mokola, Ibadan lost to Anglican Primary School, Igbomara, Iseyin through penalties after the game also ended goalless.

The State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abdulwaheed Adelabu who took the kick off of the final match reiterated the commitment of the state Government to Sports development.

Stressing the resolve of government to boost participation of youths in grassroots sports, Adelabu lauded the efforts of organizers of the competition to actualize vision of the present administration.

The Commissioner, who spoke on behalf of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, said youths are the mobile segment of nation’s population which must be activated through sports.

“Our young ones are the building blocks that must be treated through sports to acquire the requisite resilience to endure the pressure and strain of a competitive world”, he said.

He noted that the goal of the competition, was to develop skills of the pupils and fish out new talents among them to represent the State at National and International Competitions.

“Consequently, Oyo State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board has been facilitating qualitative learning process with the provision of quality learning materials, prompt payment of teachers salaries and allowances as at when due, regular training and workshops that will improve their skills/performances”, he stressed. 

He therefore urged the participating pupils in the competition to exhibit the intellectual abilities, skill resourcefulness expected, for the success of this competition.

The Executive Secretary, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo said the maiden competition featured games and sporting activities amongst Public Primary Schools in the 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State. 

He said the positive roles sports play in advancing national unity and ensuring Basic Education pupils, are dissuaded from partaking in anti-social activities, can not be underestimated.

“Education is the bedrock of all developmental efforts and that the entire system of education rests on the basic school level. It is in this regard that government of Oyo State under the able leadership of Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde feels fully committed to accord basic education its pride place of priority. His Excellency has assisted OYO SUBEB in the attainment of an excellent position to lead other SUBEBS in the Federation, remaining a pace – setter Board in the realization of various goals of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme.Permit me to put it on record that the present administration has done a lot on massive encouragement of grassroots sports through Oyo SUBEB via the following remarkable achievements in sporting activities:

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Sport

Makinde Hunts for Sports Talents in Schools

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its policy thrust to develop sports at the primary level, saying its pupils will soon dominate sporting events at the National level.

The Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo made this known at the distribution of sporting equipment donated by Oyo State Government, in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to 82 primary Schools held at the Board’s headquarters, on Tuesday.

Mr. Dairo said that the Board was not only poised to restore the leading position by the State in primary sporting activities, but to take school sports to an enviable height in Nigeria.

He revealed that benefiting schools got sporting equipment such as Handball goalposts and net, skipping ropes, table-tennis bats and nets, handballs, Badminton rackets and other equipment distributed to schools in the 3 Senatorial districts in the State.

Dairo, who heads the Board’s Schools Services department, said the Board got delivery of sporting items courtesy of Governor Seyi Makinde and that the essence of the occasion was to officially flag-off the distribution of the items to the various beneficiaries in the State.

He said Oyo State Government intended to catch them young with the facilities, adding that the items will enable pupils to participate actively in sports.

The coordinating director said the Oyo State Government will organise a sporting competition among schools at local and Zonal levels, while the overall winner will represent the State in National competitions.

Mr. Dairo therefore charged the beneficiaries to take care of the items delivered to them, urging them to make proper use of the equipment for the purpose for which it is meant.

The Coordinating Director added that, Oyo State Governor had earlier approved the commencement of the Agricultural Education Training Programme for 73 primary schools.

He said the programme will train Education Secretaries, Head of Section, schools services of each Local Government, Head teachers, Agricultural studies teachers, and School Based Management Committee (SBMC) representatives from different Local Governments.

Mr. Dairo explained that Oyo State Government had approved funding of the agricultural training programme, in the 33 Local Governments in the State.

Dairo said the trainees in turn would train pupils on crop farming, snailery, and livestock farming.

Mr. Dairo added that a monitoring team will go round the schools to ensure that funds allocated for the training programme are properly utilized.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State Chapter, Comrade Raji Oladimeji applauded the initiatives put in place by the Oyo State Government for pupils.

The NUT Chairman said sporting activities, which are almost moribund in most schools, is due to the topography of land in most schools.

He therefore said the development will resuscitate the almost-moribund sporting activities in most public primary Schools.

Also, the Chairman, Association of Primary School Head teachers of Nigeria, AOPSHON, Oyo State branch, Comrade Adedeji Adekunle appealed to the trainees to pay full attention to the teachings.

Mr. Adekunle also applauded Governor Makinde for his unwavering support to wholesome basic education in the State, saying the agricultural training programme will put basic education in the State on a leading path, among its contemporaries.

The Zonal chairman, School based management committee, Egbeda Local Government, Deacon Adegbite Omoniyi said the agricultural training will encourage younger ones to participate in agriculture.

He said the SBMC and other stakeholders are committed to the new project, which will accelerate agricultural development in schools.

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Education

Oyo SUBEB Partners World Bank, FME, UBEC to Reduce Out Of School Children

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To holistically address the menace of Out of school children in the country, there is the need for stakeholders in the education sector to restrategize.

Chairman, Oyo state Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran made this known in an interview with Radio Nigeria on the International day of education.

Dr Adeniran who expressed concern over the number of out of school children in Nigeria with a figure of 10.5 million children explained that, Oyo SUBEB was collaborating with the Federal ministry of education, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC and the World Bank to reduce the figure.

He said about 477 informal learning centres had been established across selected local governments in Oyo state to absorb children in the informal settings, such as the Almajiris, street children and hawkers.

The SUBEB chairman noted that the number of students in schools in Oyo state had increased as a result of the free education policies of governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.

Dr Adeniran said the task of improving the education sector was enormous and could not be left to government alone.

He solicited the cooperation of philanthropists, old students association and the public at improving the standard in education.

The SUBEB boss said, since education should be made available for all children of school age, government was leveraging on the Better Education for Service Delivery, BESDA, initiative to encourage more children to enroll in schools.

Mosope Kehinde

Yoruba

Ile Asofin Agba Kan Sara Si Ajo To N Ri Seto Eko Kariaye, UBEC

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Alaga igbimo tekoto ile Asofin Apapo, foro eto eko kariaye, Ojogbon Julius Ihonvbare ti gboriyin fajo ro n risi eto eko kariaye, UBEC famojuto re lori awon ise akanse yika awon ipin.

Ojogbon Ihonvare lo siso loju oro yii lakoko to n kin aba eto isuna re leyin nile Asofin Agba.

Nigba tigbimo tekoto ile naa n fi idunu re han pelu amojuto ajo UBEC lori awon eto gbogbo to wa sninu aba wto isuna odun 2021, soo di mimo pe, oun ti setan lati sise papo pelu ajo naa nidi didaruko awon ipinle ti awon ise tiwon se nibe kudie kaato.

Ninu oro omo igbimo tekoto ile to ku, ni won tin taari oniruuru ibeere soga Agba ajo UBEC ninu eyi ti won n ti toju laifi wo ibi ti se de duro lori awon ise akanse lawon ipinle, eyi tiwon sa pejuwe re gege bi iwa aikobiarasi latodo ajo UBEC.

Won ko sai tun ke salakoso feto eko lati lo ida  kan lara owo to w anile, fun kiko awon yara iyawe kawe, nimo odi yi awon ile iwe ka ati ipese oni sawon ile-iwe gbogbo to je ti joba.

Folakemi Wojuade

Yoruba

Ìjọba Àpapọ̀ Ǹgba Lérò Láti Máà Sanwó Fáwọn Akẹ́kọ Ẹ̀kọ́sẹ́ Olùkọ́

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Ìjọba àpapọ̀ ti ń gba lérò láti máà san ẹgbẹ̀rún márùndínlọ́gọ́rin fún ìdajì sa ètò ẹ̀kọ́ fáwọn akẹ́kọ tó n kọ ẹ̀kọ́ ìmọ̀ olùkọ́ lọ́wọn ilé ẹ̀kọ́ ìjọba àti ẹgbẹ̀rún lọ́nà àdọ́ta fáwọn tó bá ń kẹ́kọ nílé ẹ̀kọ́sẹ́ olùkọ́ nílẹ̀ yí.

Alákoso fétò ẹ̀kọ́, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adamu Adamu ló sọ̀rọ̀ náà lásìkò ayẹyẹ àyájọ́ ọjọ́ àwọn olùkọ́ tó wáyé nílu Abuja, pẹ̀lú bẹ, ìjọba àpapọ̀ tún ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ ètò owó ìrànwọ́ fáwọn akẹ́kọ tamọ̀ sí Bursary.

Ilé isẹ́ ètò ẹ̀kọ́ tún sọpé oun yóò sisẹ́ pọ̀ pẹ̀lú àjọ tón rísí ètò ẹ̀kọ́ láwọn ìpínlẹ̀ mẹ́rìndínlógójì tó fi mọ́ olú ìlú ilẹ̀ yí láti mọ irúfẹ́ ẹ̀ka ẹ̀ka ètò ẹ̀kọ́ tí yóò jànfàní náà, léyi náà ti àpapọ̀ ẹgbẹ̀rún lọ́nà àdọ́ta yóò máà di sísan fáwọn akẹ́kọ àti ẹgbẹ̀rún lọ́nà ọgọ́run fáwọn akẹ́kọ ilé ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́sẹ́ olùkọ́, NCE, nílẹ̀ yí.

Ọgbẹni Adamu yan pé àwọn tí yóò jànfàní ló gbọdọ lọ sílé ẹ̀kọ́ ìjọba, tí wọ́n gbọdọ fọwọ́ síwe láti sojú ìpínlẹ̀ wọn fún ọdún márun.

Gẹ́gẹ́ bóse wí, owó na eto ohun ni jọba yóò ri láti àjọ elétò ẹ̀kọ́ káríayé, UBEC, àjọ tón mójútó ètò ẹ̀kọ́ gíga.

Pẹ̀lú àmójútó àjọ ìjọba àpapọ̀ tón rísí ètò ẹ̀kọ́ ọ̀fẹ́.

Ọmọlọla Alamu/Ayọdele Ọlaọpa

Education

Makinde Commends UBEC on Education Service Delivery Initiative

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has expressed the plans of his administration to replicate the construction of the Federal Government’s SMART School initiative in each of the three senatorial districts of the state for quality teaching and the use of Information Communication Technology ICT.

He stated this while receiving a delegation of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in his office led by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Sonny Echono.

Governor Makinde commended the Universal Basic Education Commission for its support efforts in uplifting basic education and Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative as well as plans to out- of-school syndrome in the State. 

  • Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (second left); Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun (second right); Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc Sonny Echono (left); and Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC); Dr Hamid Bobboyi during a courtesy visit to Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Governmen
  • Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (second right); Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc Sonny Echono (second left); Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC); Dr Hamid Bobboyi (left) and UBEC chairman, Prof Adamu Usman during a courtesy visit to Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
  • Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (right); presenting frame to Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc Sonny Echono during a courtesy visit to Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan by Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

The governor equally explained that as part of the fulfilment of the promise made to the UBEC, his administration has not only met the recommendation of UNESCO for Education but surpassed it in the 2021 budget. 

While speaking on BESDA in Oyo State, governor Makinde, promised that his administration would align with Universal Basic Education Commission on Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) fund. 

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education,Sonny Echono, appreciated the Oyo State Government in the implementation of the zonal Headquarters project that is ongoing in the state.

He explained that Oyo State is the only state in the South West that was chosen to benefit from the project due to its history, size, importance, and role in the scheme of things in this country.

In a remark, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, extended greetings to the governor and the people of the state for providing them with a wonderful space.

Adebisi Iyabo

Education

COVID-19: SUBEB Train Teachers on Preventive Measures in Ogun

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A two day capacity training on the Management practices in the Post COVID-19 period for Head-teachers of Public Primary Schools and Principals of Public Junior Secondary Schools across Ogun State has been held as part of efforts to further flatten the curve of the pandemic in the State.

Addressing the participants in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu said the training was necessary to remind the teachers on the need to remain safe.

Professor Arigbabu also explained that the training was put together to broaden the knowledge of school Managers and Stakeholders in Education sector to take preventive measures towards reducing the spread of coronavirus in schools. 

He announced that all public schools would continue to have their classes in phases to avoid overcrowding and help to contain the spread of the virus.

In a message to the occasion, Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, who encouraged the participants to endeavor to get tested in bid to know their status said the pandemic was still spreading hence the need to abide by the safety guidelines.

Also, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo appreciated Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB for ensuring prompt and adequate monitoring school compliance on COVID-19 Protocols.

Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC representative and the Zonal Coordinator, South West Office, Abeokuta, Dr (Mrs.) Abidemi Oyedokun while commending Ogun SUBEB for organizing series of virtual trainings on effect of COVID-19 urged participants to ensure safety in schools. 

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Board Secretary, Ogun SUBEB, Mr. Wasiu Kuye said the present administration remain committed to qualitative, functional and technology-driven education for the people of Ogun State.

MODUPEOLA SOBUKONLA.

Education

Gov. Makinde Restates Commitment to Education Sector

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Oyo State Government has restated its administration’s commitment to accord more priority to the education sector. 

The Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this in Ibadan at the opening of a two day policy dialogue workshop with stakeholders on “Better Education Service Delivery for All”, organized by World Bank in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC.

Engineer Makinde, speaking through the state Commissioner for Education, Professor Kehinde Sangodoyin implored all stakeholders in the education sector to cooperate with the present administration in eradicating increasing number of out-of-school children in the state.

Engineer Makinde hinted that the present administration had jacked up budgetary allocation to the sector from the previous administration 2-5% to 10 percent , adding that to achieve the United Nations goals of Sustainable Development Goals, massive deployment fund must be channeled towards education.

The Chairman Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran while disclosing that Oyo State was the only state in the South West of the country to benefit from this World Bank initiative, noted that the programme would help in eliminating child abuse and labor, improve health and hygiene, promote self-reliance, increase economic growth and also enhance social strength of the nation.

Dr. Adeniran also called for support from stakeholders to ensure a face lift in the education sector. 

Adedayo Adelowo