Makinde reaffirms commitment to quality education as Oyo schools resume

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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has restated the state government’s commitment to improving the education sector through strategic policies and programmes, aimed to improve learning outcomes in public and private schools across the state.

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The governor, through the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, reiterated government’s commitment to quality education in his welcome-back message to students as schools resume for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 15, 2026.

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These developments were contained in a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, on Friday.

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Governor Makinde, according to the statement, described the new academic session as an opportunity for students to rededicate themselves to learning and academic excellence

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He urged students to remain focused, disciplined while also conducting themselves responsibly and abiding by the laws and regulations of their schools and the state.

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“The government reaffirms its commitment to improving the education sector through strategic policies and programme to improve learning outcomes in public and private schools across the state.

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“The first term is a crucial foundation-laying period for the academic year. I urge all stakeholders in the education sector to work together towards achieving improved academic performance and the overall development of learners,” Makinde said.

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Additionally, he charged teachers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, urging them to be punctual, adequately prepared and consistent in the delivery of their lessons.

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He emphasised the need for proper lesson planning, regular attendance in classrooms and exemplary conduct, stressing that teachers must lead by example in discipline and dedication to duty.

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He also called on parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’s education by monitoring their academic progress, providing essential learning materials, including notebooks and textbooks, instilling discipline and maintaining close communication with teachers and school authorities.

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The governor further advised proprietors of private schools to strictly adhere to the academic calendar issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

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“Compliance with approved guidelines remains essential to maintaining standards across the education sector, he said.

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