Aiyedatiwa flags off distribution of books, tablets, sports equipment to schools
….construction, rehabilitation of classrooms ongoing in over 100 schools
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that his administration remains committed to the firm resolve of providing every child in the state with equitable access to quality education and opportunities to thrive, regardless of background.
He made this assertion on Thursday during the official flag-off ceremony for the distribution of instructional materials and sports equipment to public primary and junior secondary schools across the 18 local government areas of the state.
The event, held at St. James Mega Primary School, Irowo, Akure, was part of the implementation of the 2023 and 2024 UBEC/SUBEB intervention funds.
Aiyedatiwa noted that the occasion was not just a ceremonial handing over of books and equipment, but a significant stride toward reshaping the educational landscape of Ondo State under the education component of his administration’s “OUR EASE” development agenda.
He announced that Ondo State has successfully accessed the UBEC/SUBEB fund up to 2024, leading to landmark infrastructural developments and procurement initiatives in the education sector.
“I am glad to inform you that Ondo State is one of the few states to have accessed UBEC/SUBEB fund up to 2024 for developmental projects and we have embarked on some massive infrastructural development programme, which include the renovation and construction of classrooms, provision of furniture and improved learning environments in our schools”, he said.
Among the accomplishments listed were the construction of classroom blocks in 43 schools, renovation projects in 78 schools, procurement of over 8,000 pieces of learners’ furniture and over 1,000 for teachers, and construction of ECCDE buildings, perimeter fencing, and modern toilet facilities across several schools.
The Governor also highlighted the recruitment of over 2,100 teachers for both primary and secondary schools, as well as regular training for educators in Jolly Phonics, core subjects, and digital literacy.
“This basically aims to make our educational system functional and also enhance our quest for technological development. Similarly, we have also prioritised the training and capacity building of teachers, recognising that no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers.This commitment is reflected in the regular training programmes organised to equip our teachers with modern teaching methodologies and digital literacy skills. Our teachers have been exposed to series of training and retraining on key areas of learning like Jolly phonics, Sciences, Mathematics, English Language and digital literacy”, he added
On instructional materials, the Governor stated that the distribution included over 75,000 textbooks and library resources in English, Mathematics, Basic Science and Technology, History, National Values, and Computer Studies. Android tablets programmed with up-to-date educational content were also part of the package.
