- Olusegun Olayiwola said the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology was ready to collaborate with federal government schools to strengthen education standards and student security
- The statement, issued by Dotun Oyelade, followed a courtesy visit by Ogunlade Fisayo of Police Secondary School, Igboora to the commissioner
- The commandant noted that the school, one of five in the South-West run by the Nigeria Police Force, had more than 750 students from both civilian and police families
The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Federal Government-owned schools located in the state in a bid to strengthen educational standards and improve student security across public institutions.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, during a courtesy visit by the Commandant of Police Secondary School, Igboora, Ogunlade Fisayo, and her management team to his office.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade.
Speaking during the meeting, Olayiwola commended the commandant for the visit and reaffirmed the ministry’s role as the central coordinating body responsible for educational development in the state.
“The Ministry of Education remains the central coordinating body for educational development in the state,” he said.
The commissioner noted that although some schools operating within the state are owned and managed by the Federal Government, a large number of their students are indigenes of Oyo State. He therefore stressed the importance of cooperation between federal and state educational institutions.
According to him, stronger collaboration would help improve the academic performance, welfare and safety of students across all schools in the state.
Olayiwola emphasised that synergy between different levels of government in the education sector would ensure that students receive quality learning experiences in a secure environment, regardless of the ownership of their schools.
He also pledged the ministry’s continued commitment to fostering cordial relationships between federal and state institutions for the benefit of students and the overall advancement of education in the state.
“The state government remains committed to maintaining productive partnerships with federal institutions operating within Oyo State to enhance educational outcomes and ensure the wellbeing of students,” he said.
Earlier in her remarks, the commandant of the school, Ogunlade, said the purpose of the visit was to formally introduce herself to the commissioner and seek greater recognition and publicity for the institution, particularly because of its location.
She revealed that the school is one of five Police Secondary Schools located in the South-West region of Nigeria and is currently the second largest among them.
According to her, the school has a student population of more than 750, drawn from both civilian families and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
Ogunlade expressed appreciation to the commissioner for the warm reception and the ministry’s openness to collaboration.
She also reaffirmed the commitment of the school’s management to work closely with the Oyo State government to promote quality education and support the academic development of students.
The meeting highlighted the growing recognition of the need for stronger partnerships between federal and state authorities in order to address challenges in the education sector and improve learning outcomes for students across Oyo State.