Oyo State Government To Re-Introduce Extra Murals Lessons In Secondary Schools

Oyo State Government has vowed to address the fallen standard of education in the state by adopting a proactive measure agreed by the education stakeholders in the state.

Abiola Ajimobi in a 12 points communiqué read indicates that his administration will re introduce extra mural lessons in all schools in the state to ensure adequate coverage of the syllabus.

He also sanctioned the banning of mobile telephone in all public schools to reduce the rate of distraction within the school hours, coupled with the cancellation of automatic promotion within the school system in the state.

Oyo State Government to Honour Late Adegoke Adelabu. Olubadan Welcomes Idea

Oyo State Government is set to immortalize Late Chief  Adekoge Adelabu (popularly known as Penkelemes) by naming Challenge-Gate road after him.

The state Governor stated this while receiving the planning committee of the post humous centenary celebration of the late politician.

The Governor said Late Adelabu was a foremost Nationalist, an intellectual giant whose record of achievement is yet to be matched by any one n the State. He also expressed concern over the long years of neglect of such a patriotic leader who has contributed immensely to the socio- economy and unity of Ibadan and Nigeria as a whole. 

Ajimobi Defends Victory As Ladoja Tenders Over 34 Exhibits Against Him

The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi in his bid to ascertain his victory in the last gubernatorial election has called more witnesses to defend a petition filed against him by Accord candidate, Senator Rashidi Ladoja.

Counsel to Senator Ajimobi, Mr. Olumuyiwa Aduroja, SAN, while calling the witnesses tendered their Permanent Voter Cards as exhibits before the Tribunal and were cross-examined by counsel to the respondents, Chief Bayo.

The witnesses told the Tribunal that accreditations and voting were duly carried out in their respective Wards and Local Governments where they acted as collation agents for INEC.