The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has booked a place in the final of the ongoing Oyo State Civil Service Inter – Ministerial Football Competition.

The much coordinated side defeated her counterpart from the Ministry of Agric by 5 goals to one (5-1) during the encounter played at the School Field of Ikolaba High School, Ibadan.

Speaking shortly after the game, the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology.  Prof. Salihu Adelabu, admonished the players to see the competition as a fun and way to be healthier.

Prof. Adelabu expressed gratitude to the Oyo State Government for the opportunity, saying  the exercise will promote unity among civil servants and encourage them to embrace sports  leading to increased productivity.

He also expressed optimism that the ministry of Education, Science, and Technology will lift the Trophy at the end of the final.

He said: This is a novelty match organized for all Civil servants in the State.

“Work without play makes a jack a dull boy. I just want to appreciate His excellency, the Governor of Oyo State for approving this kind of game, it creates more relationship and sportsmanship among the Civil servants.

“I just want every staff member to know that the game is for fun, and we should sustain that.

“In the Ministry of Education, we are looking forward to lifting the trophy. As we are going to the final now, we are very optimistic that we are going to win the final.

The Oyo State Inter-Ministerial Football Match is part of a week-long celebration of Civil Service Week.

The event had in attendance, the Permanent Secretaries/Inspectors General of Education (PS/IGs).

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Oyo State Government, on Friday, announced the release of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Result for Junior Secondary School (JSS 3) students in public and private schools in the State.

This is contained in a release signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu.

The release indicated that the Principals of the Private and Public Schools should visit their respective Local Inspector of Education (LIE) offices for their results by Monday, 23rd September 2024.

Prof. Adelabu noted that the prompt release of the result was part of the efforts of the Government to improve the education sector of the State.

He lauded the school heads and staffers for their cooperation and support during the examination period, while admonishing the Students to face their studies squarely and desist from anything that can distract them.

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Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio Economic Development (OYMASED) to improve culture and values in Public schools in the State.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu stated this on Thursday while playing host to the Management Team of the Agency led by the Director General, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas in his Office, Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan.

The commissioner explained that the Ministry will continue to work with agencies and MDAs that will assist in improving the education sector and promoting positive values in schools.

He admonished the Agency to tailor its sensitization to the mindset of the students so that they can be mindful of their future.

He therefore congratulated  Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, on his new appointment, describing the appointment as  the right peg in right hole.

He said: “The mindset of our students should be tailored towards their dream and what they want to become in life.

‘You mentioned that your agency is going to move our students from poverty to prosperity. We should be able to assist in the area of values and culture. You need to embark on comparative studies with neighbouring African countries that are doing well.

Earlier, the Director General of OYMASED, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, explained that the new agency is saddled with the responsibility of educating people at the grassroots on the socio-economic activities of the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration in the State.

He added that mobilization and education of residents of the State will help in achieving one of the agendas of the State Government, which is moving people from poverty to prosperity.

According to Dr. Thomas, the Governor set up this agency to work on mobilizing our people and giving them a new orientation on how to live a life that would take them from poverty to prosperity. And to live a life that would take us from poverty to prosperity, education is key.

“We identify the fact that the core values of our society have really gone down. The values of integrity, discipline, handwork, respect for elders, those values have gone down seriously.

“We should start with our children, especially those in secondary schools. We are proposing that we have engagement with school principals, guidance counsellors who are relating with most of the students.

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The Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has announced the postponement of the remaining 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), slated for Thursday, 1st, August,2024.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, said the examination has been deferred until further notice.

He further explained that its decision to put the remaining examinations on hold was sequel to the planned protest against hunger scheduled to hold tomorrow, August, 1st, 2024.

He hinted that another date for the remaining examination will be communicated to public.

He said the Ministry expressed regret for any inconvenience the postponement may cause to students, parents, and teachers.

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Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu, has issued a stern warning to students in all the State-owned Tertiary Institutions in the state not to participate in a planned protest scheduled to take place in various parts of the country, from August 1.

The Commissioner gave the warning in a statement made available to the newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, urged the students to “stay away from any violence-related activities”.

The commissioner specifically urged the students to “be wary of any planned protest across the country”.

He noted with concern that “any misfortune that befalls students”, whom he referred to as his “children”, would be highly felt by their parents and guardians.

He urged parents and guardians to take full custody of their Children before, during and after  the protest.

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The Oyo State Government has released the 2023/2024 Academic Session Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) timetable, for Public and Private Schools in the State.

The announcement was made by the Registrar of Education, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Awodeji Johnson, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu on Wednesday.

The timetable outlines the dates and subjects for the examination, as this move aims to ensure proper planning and preparation for the Examination.

The timetable indicates that BECE will commence with National Value and Christian Religious/Islamic Studies on 23rd July, 2024 and end with Arabic Language / Hausa/Igbo language , on Thursday,  August 1st, 2024.

The Commissioner noted that the Examination is expected to commence across the State at all designated centres by 9.00am daily.

Similarly, the 2024 Screening /Placement exercise will hold on Saturday, 27th July, 2024, with Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning/Basic Science and Technology; English Studies/Verbal Reasoning/Social Studies between 9:00am to 11:00 am.

He explained that the release of the time-table demonstrates the Oyo State Government’s commitment to providing quality education and maintaining a standardized examination process.

He therefore enjoined schools, teachers, and students to align their study plans and revision schedules accordingly.

The Commissioner also urged concerned stakeholders to disseminate the information to all relevant parties, to ensure everyone is well-informed and adequately prepared for the examination.

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Oyo Govt Donates 2 Toyota Buses to College of Education, Lanlate

Oyo State Government has donated an 18-Seater Toyota Hiace High Roof Bus and Brand-new Toyota Hiace (Ambulance) to Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate.

Presenting the buses on behalf of the Government to the Management of the Institution on Thursday, at the Presidential lodge of Oyo State government house, Prof. Salihu  Adelabu, said the buses were meant for seamless running and management of the school.

The Commissioner reiterated Governor Makinde’s administration’s commitment to prioritizing education and ensuring that students and staff have access to conducive learning environments.

He maintained that Buses were to assist in reducing the difficulties faced by students and staff of the school, thereby creating a more conducive learning environment.

He said that the Buses will improve the overall well-being and academic success of the students, as well as to give the institution a face lift.

He maintained that the Ministry will work with TETFUND to build Modern laboratories and ICT Centers for the use of the Students at the College.

He charged the management of the institution to continue to produce students that will be useful to the State, Nigeria and globally.

According to him, “the buses donated shall reduce the mobility challenges at the college of education and enhance vehicular movement to lecture centres”

‘Government’s donation to this  college will assist them in  producing  qualified Teachers in various Academic Field of Study.

” Also, the management of the college should intensify efforts in using the Vehicles donated to enhance the academic performance of the College.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Governing Council, Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate, Dr. Bisi Ojebola , attributed the success recorded so far by the management of the institution to the tremendous support received from the governor of the state.

Dr. Ojebola revealed that the institution has collaborated with Oye Ekiti and Akoko Akungba Universities to train and produce capable hands, adding that the first set will graduate next year.

While appreciating the governor for the gesture, Dr. Ojebola, said the institution will not relent in its efforts but continue to improve on its outputs.

He called on the union leaders to continually work in synergy with state owned tertiary institutions to achieve set goals and get desired attention and support from the government at the appropriate time,

He said :” We thank the governor for the enormous support, he encouraged us to look beyond the college. Also, the college was unable to pay staff salaries before, but the governor took it up.

“ We also thank the commissioner for education and staffers of the ministry for their cooperation because without their support, we might not have achieved this”

“ The college is currently running degree programmes in collaboration with two universities from other states, by next year, our first set will graduate.

“ We promised to justify the gesture and continue to improve on our activities”.

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Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the University of Wolverhampton, U.K and Comfort Eduserve Ltd to further improve the standard of education in the State and develop the sector as a whole.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, stated this while playing host to the management team of the University of Wolverhampton, U.k and Comfort Eduserve Ltd led by its Director Dr. Babatunde Olawoore at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

The Commissioner noted that the present administration led by Governor Seyi Makinde is willing to explore collaborations with critical stakeholders in the sector for its development.

He acknowledged the roles being played by the Director, Comfort Eduserve Ltd, Dr. Babatunde Olawoore in promoting the education sector in the State.

He said: “Education is one of the pillars upon which this administration is resting.”So, any support from any quarter is welcome. Rest assured that more patronage is on the way from the Government of Oyo State, we do appreciate this gesture. On behalf of the Government and the people of Oyo State.

I want to say thank you and that we appreciate you, and we also look forward to more collaborations.”

He explained that the present administration in the State would continue to prioritize education, stating that the door of the ministry is open to any support that can assist the education sector in the State.

Earlier, the Senior International Recruitment Manager, University of Wolverhampton, Jenny Hyde said that the University is ready to collaborate with Oyo State in promoting education.

She noted that the University is willing to collaborate with the ministry of education to uplift the education sector in the State.

In his remarks, the Director of the Comfort Eduserve Ltd, Dr. Babatunde Olawoore, appreciated the commissioner and the Government of the State for providing an enabling environment for the company to thrive.

He explained that Comfort Eduserve Ltd is planning to sponsor inter-University quiz competitions for both private and public Universities in Oyo, Osun, and Ogun States.

He hinted that the upcoming quiz competition would enable students of concerned universities to showcase their talents and potential.

He maintained that the project is aligned with the efforts of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s investment in quality education and professional development of students in the State.

He hinted that the upcoming quiz competition would provide platforms for excellent students to improve their competence in their various areas of expertise with top universities abroad including the University of Wolverhampton.

He explained that Comfort Eduserve Ltd had supported over 1500 students abroad and some of them are back home doing well in the State.

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…tasks School Mgt To Beef up Security within the Campus

Oyo State Government has called for calm among parties involved in the lingering crisis at Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, while security agencies investigate to ascertain the origin of the incident for appropriate action.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu in a statement issued and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, said that the State Government has been discussing with the management of the institution towards finding lasting solutions to the crisis.

He said that the Seyi Makinde led administration is committed to providing a peaceful environment for academic excellence; hence, there is a need for the students to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by authorities of various institutions.

He enjoined the students of the institution to stay away from activities capable of jeopardizing their future, but strive for excellence at all times.

The commissioner, however, charged the management of the school to beef up security within the campus to forestall the reoccurrence of such an incident and ensure culprits are brought to book.

It could be recalled that a 200-level engineering student of the university, Alex Timileyi, was beaten to death inside a hostel known as Shepherd Inn on the school premises by his colleagues on Saturday over a claim that he stole a mobile phone.

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