Oyo Govt Orders Schools To Recover Lost Academic Time After Oriire School Attack

The Oyo State Government has directed public schools across the state to intensify efforts to recover academic time lost during the recent industrial action triggered by the abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area.

The directive was issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Segun Olayiwola, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the ministry’s conference hall.

The meeting brought together representatives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

Addressing the stakeholders, Olayiwola stressed the need for schools to implement measures that would enable pupils and students to make up for the academic period lost during the industrial action.

He urged school administrators and teachers to prioritise effective teaching and learning to minimise the impact of the disruption on learners.

The commissioner reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to improving the quality of education in the state, assuring stakeholders that the government would continue to implement policies aimed at creating a better learning environment and enhancing educational outcomes across public schools.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Baale Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, commended the leadership of the teachers’ unions for suspending the strike in the interest of students.

He said sustained collaboration between the government and education stakeholders remained essential for the continued progress of the education sector.

Meanwhile, Representatives of the NUT, ANCOPSS and AOPSHON appealed to the state government to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area.

They reiterated their commitment to supporting quality education while urging authorities not to relent in rescue efforts.

Responding, the Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Education Intervention, Suraju Tiamiyu, expressed optimism that the abducted victims would soon regain their freedom.

He assured stakeholders that the government was sustaining efforts to ensure their safe rescue and safe return to their families.

The meeting ended with a renewed commitment by government officials and education stakeholders to work together to restore normal academic activities across public schools while maintaining focus on improving learning outcomes and ensuring the safety and welfare of teachers and students throughout the state.