Makinde Promises Qualitative Learning Process In Public Schools

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has promised to ensure a qualitative learning process in public schools in the state.

He made the pledge at the maiden edition of “Governor Seyi Makinde Basic Education School Sport (BESS) Competition” organised by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

The governor said his administration processes the provision of quality learning materials, prompt payment of teacher’s salaries and allowances as and when due, regular training and workshops that would improve their skills/performances.

Represented by the state’s commissioner for education, Professor Abdulwaheed Adelabu, who took the kick- off of the final match, the governor reiterated the commitment of the state government to sports development.

Makinde said the youths represent the mobile segment of the nation’s population which must be activated through games and sports for the high duty of nation building.

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

Makinde said the goal of the competition was to develop the skills of the pupils and fish out new talents among them at grassroot level to represent the state at national and international competitions.

The executive secretary, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo, said the competition featured games and sporting activities amongst public primary schools in the 33 local government areas of the state.

“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 the government of Oyo State under the able leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde feels fully committed to accord basic education its place of priority”, he added.