Why We Established Mega Schools In Osun-Aregbesola

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

Goverrnor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, on Tuesday lashed out at his critics, declaring that the policy of his goverrnment to build mega schools across three senatorial districts of the state was informed by crucial need to cater for the collective interest of the masses and fear of God.

He made this known in Ikirun, during his tour to the Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin Federal constituency.

Aregbesola who was so excited by the large number of people at the event said “we have chosen to build modern schools’ structures with expectation that our children can be given the hope of a better future and not just any school that lack quality and durability”.

The governor said “some people had built schools in the past. But, our policy was thorough and purposeful, bearing in mind the future of our youth.

“What a shame, the purpose of those schools is to make learning and education more attractive to the students, when there is a conducive environment, the students are more likely to enjoy the whole process of learning.

The Governor also boasted that his infrastructural developments touched every nook and crannies of the State.

Aregbesola noted that the State only became peaceful after he became the Governor, adding that previous administrations were marred with violence and general unrest in the State.

Though he admitted not doing it all, Aregbesola however posited that the achievements of his administration surpassed the previous ones.

According to him, “The opposition are only unhappy with our achievements because they couldn’t do half of what we have done in seven and half years. They are the only ones to complain about our world class schools, saying we built the schools like hotels.

He urged the party members not to be too relaxed but rather mobilize and remind people how the State was before his administration.

“The main purpose of this meeting with party members is to sensitize ourselves on the need to start working towards the governorship election, we must work towards the party’s continuity in power, we must stand with the party for the continued development of the State.

Meanwhile, the people of the Federal Constituency gave their approval for continued governance of the State by the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Speaking, the Chief of Staff, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola lauded the Governor for his several infrastructural achievements, adding that his administration has incredibly transformed the state.

Oyetola who noted that the achievements of Governor Aregbesola within the space of seven years cannot be over emphasised said people of the constituency appreciated the governor’s giant strides.