…as SUBEB begins educational materials’ distribution to primary schools
As part of ongoing efforts to improve the standard of education in the state, the Oyo State Government has strengthened the activities of the Education Trust Fund (ETF) to drive quality education through resource mobilization, improved infrastructure, enhanced learning environments, and capacity building for teachers and students.
Olusegun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, disclosed this during the symbolic distribution of science equipment and materials to selected public secondary schools across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo State. The event was held last week Friday at the ETF Office, Onireke, Ibadan.
Speaking on behalf of the State Governor, Olayiwola commended principals, teachers, and students for securing third place nationwide in the last NECO examination. He attributed the achievement to the state’s investment in education, particularly the recent recruitment of more than 16,000 teachers.
He encouraged them to sustain the momentum and remain committed, expressing optimism that Oyo State could achieve first position in upcoming examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in 2026.
Earlier, Rahman Abdu-Raheem, Chairman of the Oyo State Education Trust Fund reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to complementing government efforts in improving educational standards through resource mobilisation, infrastructure development, and the provision of learning materials to public schools.
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Meanwhile, the distribution of instructional materials to public basic schools in Oyo State received a major boost weekend as the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) officially flagged off the 2024 FGN-UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Programme in Ibadan.
The ceremony, held at OYOSUBEB car park, Agodi, Ibadan, marked the commencement of the large-scale supply of core textbooks, learning aids and other institutional materials to public primary and junior secondary schools across the State.
Speaking at the event, Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, OYOSUBEB Chairman, said the 2024 intervention in Oyo State covers the distribution of thousands of core subject textbooks and learning materials, including 19,289 copies each of Primary Mathematics Books 1, 2 and 3; 15,515 copies of Primary English Books 1–3; and 15,111 copies each of Nursery English Books 1, 2 and 3.
Also distributed were 6,673 copies each of Nursery Mathematics Books 1, 2 and 3; 2,500 copies each of Science and Technology Books 1–3; 40,000 six-year Continuous Assessment Cards ( Produced by Oyo SUBEB), 6,675 school bags; 6,675 pairs of sandals; 6,675 exercise books; 6,675 pencils; and 6,000 pairs of BESDA sandals.
