Osun Govt flags-off distribution of third phase of instructional materials to public schools
Osun Govt flags-off distribution of third phase of instructional materials to public schools
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Instructional materials have been described as a critical component of effective teaching and learning to support students and teachers succeed and attain academic achievements.
These were the words of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke at the Flagg-off of the third phase of the distribution of instructional materials to public school pupils across the State.
Speaking further at the event, the Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government Hon. Teslim Igbalaye said the present administration is indebted to all stakeholders and the workforce in the State education sector.
He explained that the sector in less than two sessions of the intervention has witnessed lots of improvement in learners’ academic performances through impactful policy implementation.
He noted that only essential school records and instructional materials are to be distributed, because the State is eager to embrace e-records in schools in compliance with the international best practice in Education Management Information System (EMIS) as the approach will be tried in four pilot schools before this session ends.
The Governor is his words further said, “For the records, renovation of schools is ongoing in each of the three Education Districts, teachers’ recruitment exercise is almost completed, Federal circular on new retirement age for teachers was revisited and teachers that are found eligible have been retained for continuity, Bursary Awards to Osun State students in final year of tertiary institutions all over the country and Law students who are presently in the Law Schools were paid to relive parents”
“Interestingly enough, the poor performance index of yesteryears is gradually turning into success stories. Within the just concluded session, our students competed favourably with their counterparts in other States and won convincingly enough to represent Africa in global academic competitions” he added.
Also speaking the Commissioner for Education Hon. Dipo Eluwole said the distribution of the instructional materials is a testimony to show the commitment of the present administration to delivery of quality education to the people of Osun state.
Hon. Dipo said the provision of the instructional materials will enhance teaching/ learning situations in osun schools and this will help the present administration to change the narrative of performance of our students in external examinations.
In their different goodwill messages the Ancopps President Mrs. Eniola Awoyemi, PTA Chairman Comrade Fadare Moshood said the present administration’s focus to the education sector is a testament that the Adeleke administration is keen towards ensuring that osun competes amongst its peers
They appreciated the government for the instructional materials as it will help in aiding teaching and learning activities.
The instructional materials which is a comprehensive instructional resources, carefully designed to align with the state’s curriculum standards had In distribution teachers lesson notes, diaries, student report cards and attendance registers.
