Education
Education: Oyo to launch compendium on SGBs
THE Oyo State Government on Monday announced it would launch a compendium of the School Governing Boards, SGBs in the state to celebrate achievements recorded by the boards, provide vital information on schools and hopefully promote healthy rivalry.
Speaking during the 2018 COPE/MOES &T Capacity Building Workshop on leveraging support of School Governing Boards towards improved education system in Oyo State held at Ibadan Grammar School, Molete, Ibadan, the State’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela said the compendium was part of the state government’s way of thanking the stakeholders in the state for running with the SGB vision and making it work.
According to him, “the fear of change is what led to the initial resistance of a section of the public against the vision of His Excellency, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, for a participatory school management structure for our schools. To the glory of God and due to the doggedness of the governor, the School Governing Board is up and running today. Now we can see that the cause of initial dread is actually a change for the better”.
The ex-council boss stressed further that the collaborative sensitization workshop was targeted at proper repositioning, enhancing contribution and ensuring that the School Governing Board philosophy becomes fully internalised so that the SGBs remains as it were, flagship for phenomenal growth.
While commending the efforts of the boards, Olowofela noted, “the SGB is only eleven months old, yet its positive impact on secondary schools in the state is phenomenal with contributions ranging from rehabilitation of the dilapidated buildings on our schools; construction of new classroom buildings; construction of perimeter fences; provision of resource materials, teaching aids, laboratory equipment and materials, as well as library text books to the employment of teaching and non -teaching staff.
” But, we know it can be better still if we work on members of the respective boards in terms of re- exposing you to your rights and responsibilities, so to say. We also aim by this workshop to envision board members on possibilities you could explore for the development of your schools “, he added.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman, Centre for Organizational And Professional Ethics, COPE-Africa, Dr. Adeyeye Adewole reiterated that one of the major areas through which Governor Abiola Ajimobi has clearly demonstrated his transformational posture was by instituting School Governing Boards, SGBs initiative to give a semblance of proactive corporate governance mechanism in the area of policy issues, funding, proper management and helping to fast track sustainable growth and development in Oyo state secondary system, adding that the initiative came at the right time given the spate and profundity of near -total neglect and despicable downswing which the secondary schools have suffered over – time.
The Associate Professor cum UNDP consultant, Adewole while paying a glowing tribute to the governor for appointing committed personalities who are very successful in their chosen fields of endeavour, also averred that the level of accomplishments within the short frame of time when the SGBs came on board was overwhelming and thus call for rejoice in Oyo state. “Little wonder that the School Governing Boards, SGBs initiative is already been studied for replication by many states across the country”.
The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.
The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.
“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.
TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.
With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
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