Osun Organises Summit on Education Policies

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has organised a two-day summit on education policies.

The state’s deputy governors, Benedict Alabi, said on Friday 21st February, 2020 that the summit was to strengthen the sector.

He added that it would reiterate the administration’s promise and therefore help run an all-inclusive government that supports people’s yearnings and needs.

“I believe good governance is about listening to the people and that was what informed the tour the governor went on after the election in 2018,” he said.

“We also discovered the need to adjust the state education policies. The DFID Citizens Needs Assessment revealed that there were areas in our education policies that we need to strengthen.

“This is why we have lined up tested and proven hands in education in Nigeria here today to take a critical look at what we have. They will also advise us on how to meet the needs of the people of Osun,” he added.

The head of the 11-man committee is Prof. Olu Aina, former Registrar/Chief Executive, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).

Other members are Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd), Prof. Yemisi Obilade, Harvard-trained educationist and former Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and Prof Pai Obanya, Emeritus Professor in the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.

Also, Prof. Ibidapo Obe, former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Dr. Iyi Uwadiae, former Registrar of the West African Examinations Council, Prof Adeyemi, Mr. Akinropo Emmanuel, Mrs. M. O. Aluko-Olokun, Mr. Wakeel Ayinde and Mr. Folorunso Alao were on the committee.