No Child Will Be Denied Access To Quality Education In Oyo – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde reaffirms commitment to inclusive education in Oyo State
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that no child in the state will be denied access to quality education under his administration. The governor made this declaration during a recent education summit held in Ibadan, emphasizing his government’s dedication to improving the state’s educational system.
Education as a priority
Governor Makinde highlighted education as one of the four pillars of his administration’s development agenda. “We are committed to ensuring that every child in Oyo State, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to quality education,” he stated.
The governor outlined several initiatives his administration has implemented to improve education in the state, including:
- Rehabilitation of dilapidated school infrastructure
- Recruitment of qualified teachers
- Provision of free textbooks and learning materials
- Implementation of school feeding programs
Addressing educational disparities
Makinde acknowledged the existing disparities in educational access across different regions of the state and pledged to bridge these gaps. “We are particularly focused on rural communities where educational facilities are often inadequate,” he said.
The governor also announced plans to collaborate with local communities and development partners to ensure the sustainability of these educational interventions.
Stakeholders commend initiative
Education stakeholders at the summit praised the governor’s commitment, noting significant improvements in school enrollment and retention rates since the implementation of these policies.
Parents and teachers expressed optimism that the continued focus on education would yield long-term benefits for the state’s development and human capital formation.
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