Education
65,000 Out-of-School Children Return to Classrooms in Oyo State
Governor Seyi Makinde reveals 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms in Oyo State through the BESDA-AF programme supported by World Bank and UBEC
Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that over 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms in Oyo State.
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Makinde made this announcement while receiving a delegation from the Better Education Service Delivery for Additional Financing (BESDA-AF) implementation support mission of the World Bank and the Universal Basic Education Commission at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
The governor stated that the BESDA-AF programme has significantly strengthened the state’s education sector and expressed appreciation for the structural and financial support provided.
He assured that his administration would fully utilise funds allocated to Oyo State in the new funding cycle.
Makinde said, “The government and the people of Oyo State thank the World Bank and the Universal Basic Education Commission for considering Oyo State worthy to be part of this programme. We will take feedback seriously to ensure continuous improvement.”
Mayowa Aleshin, team lead for UBEC, explained that the team would evaluate the BESDA-AF implementation, identify challenges, and make recommendations for improvements.
Meanwhile, Shinsaku Nomura lauded Governor Makinde’s efforts in reforming education and increasing access to quality learning at all levels.
The event was attended by key state officials, including Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, Secretary to the State Government Prof Musibau Babatunde, Chief of Staff Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, and Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Segun Olayiwola.
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The governor’s announcement underscores Oyo State’s commitment to ensuring all children have access to quality education through strategic interventions like BESDA-AF.
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Zamfara State’s education system.
The distribution of the official vehicles was held on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the vehicles are institutional assets and operational tools to support administration, supervision, accreditation, official engagements, and other legitimate responsibilities of the benefiting institutions.
The statement noted that institutions and offices allocated brand-new vehicles are Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara.
Other beneficiaries are the College of Nursing & Midwifery, Gusau; the Teachers Service Board; the Senior Secondary School Board; Quality Assurance; ZACAS; and other State Government Public Institutions.
In his remarks, Governor Lawal reiterated that the initiative will increase the productivity of Zamfara State public office holders by providing reliable transportation, enabling them to deliver services more effectively and quickly.
He said, “It is important to emphasise that these vehicles are not personal entitlements for any office holder. They remain the property of the Zamfara State Government and must be used responsibly and strictly for official purposes.
“I expect institutions to be responsible for custody, deployment, maintenance, and documentation. Heads will be accountable for misuse, unauthorised use, or unnecessary deterioration of assets.
“As the government invests in education, we must foster a culture of maintenance and accountability. Public assets should provide value throughout their life. We must commit to higher standards of service, emphasising transparency and accountability.
“Our administration will continue to provide the infrastructure, equipment, and institutional support needed to improve higher education in Zamfara State. In return, we expect responsible leadership, prudent management, and measurable improvements in academic and administrative performance.”
Governor Lawal further congratulated the benefiting institutions and urged them to ensure that the vehicles serve the institutions, students, and the people of Zamfara State rather than individual interests.
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