Oyo Aims Destination For Education In 2020
Oyo government is aiming at making the state a destination for qualitative education in the country as it looks to develop knowledgeable human capital required to reinvent its lost glory.
This, the government explains form the basis for the ongoing revamp of the education system, increased funding to improve the quality and access for children of school age, among other policies to re-position the sector which has become a big issue in the state since late 1980s.
The efforts to tackle this head-on saw the sector getting 22.4 percent of the 2020 budgetary allocation, the second after the Works sector.
The huge funding will assist in the provision of free education to cut down on the number of out-of-school children in the state. This entails free text and exercise books which are also available for free downloading online from the state’s education ministry.
Also to refresh the brains of pupils in the state, the government has made provision for compilation of past questions in 10 subjects to assist the SSS 3 students in their preparation for the WAEC exams.
Areas expected to be bolstered are teachers’ recruitment, training and the development of the workforce required to deliver on this aim in 2020. In addition are increased funding to state owned higher institutions so as to develop human capital required for the state’s development
Consequently, the Governor, Seyi Makinde has sought the cooperation of the people of the state in this efforts to make the State greater in 2020.
The Governor, in a New Year address to the indigents and residents of Oyo State stated that the administration has also put in a lot of efforts to turn around the health sector, ensure maximum security of lives and property and to revamp the economy of the State, thereby lifting people from poverty to prosperity.
He promised not to relent in the efforts to turn the fortunes of the State around.
The Governor also highlighted his efforts at securing the State, pointing out the ongoing Light-Up Ibadan project, which he said would be extended to other major cities as well as collaboration with all security agencies through the provision of necessary equipment and support were geared towards improved security, which is a key part of his administration’s four-point agenda.
In the area of economic expansion, Governor Makinde explained that the State’s economy was already being driven by the revolution in agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) development, and infrastructure development among others.
He encouraged the residents of the State to think of contributions they could make to make Oyo State the State of their dreams.
The Governor said: “My Dear Good People of Oyo State, as we draw the curtains on 2019 and look forward with renewed expectation and hope to the New Year, I am delighted to deliver my first New Year message.
“This past year was a year of mixed blessings. We started 2019 on the campaign trail, talking to you and convincing you to believe in us and trust in our Road Map for Accelerated Development in Oyo State 2019-2023, which would serve as a blueprint for all our activities in government.
“You listened. And on March 9, 2019, you came out en masse and gave us your mandate. You showed, through your votes, that you have confidence in us and our ability to deliver on our promises.
“Since May 29, 2019, we have been delivering on those promises, in little ways and significant ways. And you have stood by us, supporting, and defending us. You can rest assured; we will never take your loyalty for granted.”
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