Oyo Govt promises to end out-of-school children roaming the streets trend

The Oyo state government has again promised to change the ugly trend of school children roaming the streets with the ongoing Better Education Service Delivery for All programme.

The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran stated that the present crop of leaders at OYOSUBEB would not rest until they ensure the basic education system is left better than the present administration met it.

Adeniran while receiving the 'Exemplary Performance of the Year 2021’ Award at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Pen Night,over the weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State dedicated the award to his principal, Engr. Seyi Makinde, who he said gave him the enabling environment to operate at the Board.

Speaking earlier, the Chairman, NUJ, Oyo Council, Comrade Ademola Babalola described Adeniran as a forthright administrator, whose acts of big heart has inked his name indelibly in the sands of time within the education system of Oyo State and Nigeria, at large.

He also praised Dr. Adeniran for the laudable work OYOSUBEB has been doing, which includes enrolment of out-of-school children; construction of Model School buildings; Renovation of schools; provision of basic facilities; and coordinating basic education in the State.