The Basic Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme has donated 1,200 writing materials to schools through the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB).
The Executive Chairman of OYOSUBEB, Nureni Adeniran, disclosed that the beneficiaries were drawn from schools in the 21 Local Government Areas where BESDA subjects were being taught.
Adeniran made this known, on Friday, during a symbolic presentation of BESDA-customised exercise books, writing and teaching materials in Ibadan, the state capital.
He noted that the Oyo State Government and its partners would not rest on their oars until quality education is sustained in the state.
“To acquire adequate knowledge for the improvement of basic education in the state, the World Bank/FGN/Universal Basic Education Commission and OYOSUBEB will not rest on their oars until quality is attained and sustained in the educational system as education remains the only legacy we can bequeath on younger generations for a sustainable development and for them to live a useful life and contribute meaningfully to the development of the country.”
The OYOSUBEB Executive Chairman affirmed that the learning tools and writing materials were valuable to help pupils not to think about getting course materials for learning while encouraging them to grasp, organise and integrate prior knowledge with new concepts.
He charged all quality assurance officers and benefitting schools to ensure adequate use of the materials, in order to improve learning outcomes and strengthen the educational system in the state.
Adeniran disclosed that the Board was convinced of providing the schools with required teaching materials in order to ensure improved learning achievement rates.
The BESDA programme of the Federal Government aims to increase equitable access for out-of-school children, improve literacy in focus states, and strengthen accountability for results in basic education in Nigeria.
The event was witnessed by representatives of the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON), head teachers, and pupils from the benefitting schools.
PIAK
